Volunteer Community Musician – Chesham Silver Singers

Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Leila Ashraf-Carr
#128139
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We’re looking for a Volunteer Community Musician to support our Community Musician to deliver the Chesham Silver Singers group on Mondays from 10.45am-12.15pm.
Chesham Silver Singers is a fun, lively, and energetic weekly singing group for older adults, including those living with age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. The group aims to connect people through music and singing, reduce social isolation, and improve wellbeing in the local community. No previous musical experience is needed for participants.
Chiltern Music Therapy is a not-for-profit organisation using music to help people of all ages connect, communicate, and thrive. We believe in a caring world where music therapy is a transformative thread in everyday life. Together, we harness the power of music, inspire through human story, and fascinate through science to light up a network of champions.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Volunteer Community Musician to support the Chesham Silver Singers group. Sessions focus on shared singing, enjoyment, and connection in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
You will take part in singing and music-making and support our community musician to help sessions run smoothly and remain positive, accessible, and engaging for all.
What You’ll Do
- Take part in group singing and music-making
- Help create a fun, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere
- Encourage confidence, connection, and enjoyment through music
- Support older adults and those living with dementia alongside experienced staff
Who This Role Is For
- Confident musicians who play an instrument
- People interested in community wellbeing and reducing social isolation
- Friendly, patient, and reliable volunteers
- Those able to support the community musician during sessions
What You’ll Gain
- The chance to make a meaningful difference through music
- Experience in community music and older-adult wellbeing
- Support from a caring, experienced member of staff
If you’d like to use music and singing to help older people connect and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
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Chiltern Music Therapy is a not-for-profit organisation using music to help people of all ages connect, communicate and thrive.
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