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At SeeAbility, we specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who may also have sight loss. Through our support, people live ambitious lives and achieve things they never ...
Music volunteers (Individuals or groups)
Contact person
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Summary
As a Volunteer Musician or a music group, you will bring joy, comfort, and connection to the people we support, by sharing live music.Detailed description
As a Volunteer Musician, you will bring joy, comfort, and connection to the people we support, by sharing live music. Your performances will provide meaningful engagement, foster a sense of community, and enhance emotional and mental well-being.
Role requirements:-
- Play musical instruments or sing for small groups or individuals.
- Tailor performances to the preferences and needs of the people we support (e.g., familiar songs or soothing melodies).
- Encourage the people we support to sing along or participate in simple ways (e.g., clapping, tapping rhythms).
- Create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere during your sessions.
- Adjust your style or volume to suit the home setting and individuals’ sensitivities.
- Be attentive to the emotional and physical responses of individuals during performances.
- Work with care home staff to schedule performances and understand the unique needs of the residents.
- Communicate any concerns or noteworthy interactions with staff.
Skills required
- Proficiency in at least one musical instrument or singing.
- Warm, friendly, and compassionate demeanour.
- Patience and adaptability to engage with people of varying abilities and preferences.
- A genuine interest in contributing to the well-being of the people we support.
To ensure the safety of the people we support, we require a DBS check and two satisfactory references before a volunteer role is confirmed. As you will be volunteering directly with vulnerable individuals, you will also be required to undertake safeguarding training, as well as any training which is specific
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.