Mainly Music Assistant – Volunteer
The role of the Mainly Music Assistant is to support the Mainly Music Team Leader/Coordinator by engaging with parents and carers, providing companionship, care and support, playing with children, choosing songs, singing, and playing musical instruments.
Responsibilities
* Preparation: Use organisational skills to set up the space with refreshments, instruments, seating for parents and carers. Select songs in advance and ensure audio‐visual equipment is ready.
* During the Session: Create a welcoming atmosphere, register attendance, offer refreshments, and provide companionship to parents and carers while engaging children in musical activities.
* Facilitation: Under guidance of the team leader, lead parts of the Mainly Music group session with parents and children.
* Safety and Well‐being: Encourage safe and appropriate behaviour, guide children gently, and ensure all meal utensils, instruments and seating are cleaned and stored according to manual handling best practices.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience working with children.
* Interest in music and education.
* Strong commitment to the Christian faith.
* Completion of a Working with Children Check (and where applicable, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check).
Time Required & Commitment
Sessions are held on Monday mornings in Merimbula. Volunteers are expected to commit to regular, ongoing involvement to build trust and rapport with children and their parents/carers.
Background Check Requirements
All volunteer roles involving children require a Working with Children Check. Certain roles may also require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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