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Volunteer Community Musician

Music 24

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This role is vital to the success of Music24's therapeutic music-making sessions for people living with dementia, learning disabilities and mental heath conditions. Community Musicians should ideally play Piano or Guitar sufficiently enough to lead on an exercise. They support the Music Therapist and/or Lead Facilitator(s) in running the session. Being proficient in singing and drumming is also an added bonus. We require people who can change quickly between rhythms and pace in order to adapt to the ever-growing music as the sessions unfold. It is hoped that potential Community Musicians can play in various different styles, are open to feedback and can work well within a group setting. The ability to listen to others whilst making music is essential.

A lot of what Music24 does during our sessions is based around improvisation and making music ‘in the moment’. We can advise on top Music Therapy books to read and websites to visit and give training in order to help you master your technique whilst supporting other people in music.

Our morning or afternoon sessions in Bedfordshire take place in various locations including Luton, Bedford, Leighton Buzzard, Ampthill and Flitwick and we welcome volunteers at any of these. Please get in touch via our website if you would like to find out more about this opportunity. We can't wait to hear from you!

Community Work,Entertainment,Music,Support Work,General & Helping

Community Musicians should ideally play Piano or Guitar sufficiently enough to lead on an exercise. Being proficient in singing and drumming is also an added bonus. Must be able to change quickly between rhythms and pace in order to adapt to the ever-growing music, play in various different styles, improvise, are open to feedback and can work well within a group setting. The ability to listen to others whilst making music is essential. A lot of what Music24 does during our sessions is based around improvisation

All our volunteers enjoy the opportunity to meet new people in a supportive environment. They often find the session beneficial to themselves in support of their own wellbeing. Our volunteers are included in team social and celebratory events in order to recognise their commitment to Music24.

3-6 hours on a weekly or fortnightly basis depending on which session you are volunteering at. Two weeks notice is required if you are going to be absent from a session.

Further location details may be provided below.

Jen Harris

Luton Bedford Leighton Buzzard Ampthill Flitwick

Various locations available

Visit the Music24 website https://www.music24.org.uk/volunteer

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