At a Glance
- Tasks: Share your love of music by playing instruments and building friendships.
- Company: Dimensions, supporting autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Free online training, support from staff, and potential expense reimbursement.
- Other info: Gain valuable experience in the social care sector.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while enjoying music and connecting with others.
- Qualifications: Any level of musical skill; enthusiasm and reliability are key.
Do have a love of Music? Would you like to join us and play on our piano?
We are looking for a friendly volunteer to share your musical skills with people we support in Burghfield .
We have a piano at the house but other instruments are also welcome to bring along !
Activities will include
- Visiting the people support to share time and music together . You will be playing to a group of people and lively songs will be popular!
- Playing an instrument, either the Piano we have at the house or your own to bring along.
- C hatting away with a cup of tea and building friendship s
We are looking for volunteers who are
- Confident to play a musical instrument with people we support (any level of skill is welcome)
- Comfortable to play in front of people
- Happy to take requests and share ideas
- Friendly and enthusiastic
- Reliable/dependable and willing to volunteer regularly (days/times to be agreed)
A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer
Dimensions provide support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities across the UK.
- Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
- Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)
- Comprehensive support from professional and friendly Dimensions staff
- Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s discretion
- An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector
Want to apply for this role?
If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
We think you need these skills to ace Volunteer Music Buddy in Reading
Musical Skills
Piano Proficiency
Instrument Playing
Confidence in Performance
Friendliness
Enthusiasm
Reliability
