About The Role
Our Singing for the Brain sessions offer people affected by dementia a chance to enjoy a fun activity within a supportive environment, and we need you to help make this happen.
Singing for the Brain is a structured group session, designed around the principles of music therapy and singing, for people with dementia who may attend alone or with a carer. These sessions provide an enjoyable activity and the opportunity to socialise with others affected by dementia.
As a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer, you will welcome and talk to people with dementia, helping them feel at ease. You will help set up the room and tidy away at the end of the session, help prepare and distribute refreshments, and support the session facilitator by distributing materials such as songbooks. Once the singing session starts, you’ll encourage participation and support the session facilitator with activities, either online or in person.
Where: St Mary’s Community Centre, The Circle, Pontefract WF8 2AY
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
We are a friendly group. Volunteers are asked to arrive 30 minutes before the session to help set up and stay a short time after to clear away.
You’ll be great for the role if:
- You have an interest in developing meaningful relationships and making a real difference.
- You want to enable people with dementia to find their voice through music in an incredibly rewarding role.
- You are fun and enthusiastic.
- You have the ability to listen and display compassion.
- If you are supporting our virtual sessions, you will need to be able to navigate online and use Zoom with confidence.
- Experience of dementia is not essential, nor is the ability to sing.
If you find completing online applications difficult, please don’t let this stop you from applying. Please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing or by calling.
Minimum age 16
About Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.
By 2025, an estimated 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends will be affected.
Dementia is a complex condition, and there’s no one-size fits all solution, but until we find a cure, our aim is to transform lives today.
We do this by:
- Providing versatile support services so that people with dementia, their carers and loved ones can access expert advice and guidance, support through their most challenging days, and a safe space to turn when they need it.
- Being a force for change – using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will change the lives of people affected by dementia now and in future.
Our Values
Determined to make a difference: We’re passionate, focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Trusted expert: We’re listening, learning and we use experience and evidence.
Better together: We’re open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together.
Compassionate: We’re kind, honest and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Equal opportunities
Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities and embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.
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