ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
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Music and playing in a band is synonymous with The Salvation Army, having had a long history of bringing the joy of music to worship and to the public. One of the many ways The Salvation Army engages the community through music is by providing its ‘Mainly Music’ program to children and young people - learning and participating in musical activities in a happy, caring, and pleasant environment. This program also unites participants through prayer, play, sharing meals, and companionship.
The role of the Mainly Music Assistant is to assist the Mainly Music Team Leader/Coordinator engage with parents and other carers by providing companionship, care and support, playing with children, choosing songs, singing, and playing musical instruments.
Key responsibilities
Preparation - Using your well-honed organisational skills, ensure space is prepared accordingly with refreshments, instruments and seating for parents and carers, and songs are chosen in advance and the audio-visual equipment is ready to go.
During session – Create a friendly and engaging atmosphere by welcoming every participant, registering their attendance and offering refreshments. Provide companionship to parents and carers and engage their children in musical activities.
Safety and wellbeing – Always encourage safe and appropriate behaviour, gently guiding children and encouraging parents and carers to reinforce safe and appropriate behaviour. Ensure meal utensils, instruments and seating are cleaned and stored appropriately according to good manual handling practice.
Qualifications and skills (desired/required)
* Experience in working with children
* Interest in music and education
Background check requirements
Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role:
* As this role is a child-related role, it requires a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check
Time Required & Commitment:
* Mainly Music will be held on Monday mornings in Merimbula.
Ideally, volunteers will be able to commit to regular ongoing involvement to ensure consistent contact to build trust and rapport with children and their parents/carers.
Development opportunities with this role:This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in working with children and their parents/carers, as well as an understanding of music education.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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