Singing for the Brain Facilitator Volunteer in Liverpool

If you are a confident singer and would like to use this skill to make a difference to people living with dementia, then we would love to hear from you. 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 uplifting sessions offer the people attending an enjoyable activity, as well as the chance to socialise with other people affected by dementia.

As a Singing for the Brain Facilitator Volunteer, you will utilise your musical knowledge and singing skills to support the facilitation and delivery of a programme of songs, musical activities, and physical movements, ensuring sessions are flexible and responsive to the needs and interests of the people attending. You will be instrumental in creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere where people feel supported and safe to engage with the activities, either online or in person. We are looking to introduce a new Singing for the Brain group in Liverpool. Days and times are to be confirmed so there is scope to work together around current commitments.

You will be supported by our Dementia Advisers and group volunteers to make the sessions as successful as possible. We ask for a commitment of approximately 6 hours per month. You are invited to call or email for more information before submitting your application.

You’ll be great for the role if:

• Have good verbal communication and facilitation skills.
• Have good music knowledge and are able to facilitate a range of songs and musical activities.
• Enjoy meeting people and being part of a team.
• If you are facilitating our virtual sessions, you will need to be able to navigate effectively online and be able to use Zoom with confidence.
• Can demonstrate empathy and compassion.
• Minimum age 18.

If you find completing online applications difficult, please don’t let this stop you from calling or emailing us and we can support you with the application process.

This role will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Check from either the Disclosure and Barring Service (England & Wales), Disclosure Scotland Check (Scotland) or AccessNI (Northern Ireland).

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 flexible 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, we’re focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
• Trusted expert: We’re listening, we’re 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, we’re honest and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities. Alzheimer’s Society 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. This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.