Singing Back the Memories Volunteer- various locations
Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services
Singing Back the Memories provides an opportunity for fun social interaction using various musical interventions. The session offers the opportunity to sing along with well-known songs, as well as to learn new songs. Participants are also encouraged to use percussion instruments, and to take part in movement activities. It also provides the opportunity to meet others affected by dementia in a safe space, to share experiences, learn from each other, and develop coping strategies and friendships.
Supported by: Post Diagnostic Team, Head of Community Care and Wellbeing Services Commitment: A minimum of two hours per week DBS: Required (Undertaken by ADSS) Service Description: Singing Back the Memories provides an opportunity for fun social interaction using various musical interventions. The session offers the opportunity to sing along with well-known songs, as well as to learn new songs. Participants are also encouraged to use percussion instruments, and to take part in movement activities. It also provides the opportunity to meet others affected by dementia in a safe space, to share experiences, learn from each other, and develop coping strategies and friendships. Evidence shows that musical interventions, including singing, can improve cognitive ability and mood, and builds confidence. Role Purpose: Each Singing Back the Memories group requires the support of at least one volunteer. The volunteer would be needed to support with welcoming attendees and their loved ones to the venue, ensuring that new attendees are supported throughout the session to enable them to fully participate, if necessary. Supporting the co-ordinator with using equipment, picking song choices on you tube and putting up on the screen. Making refreshments. Supporting the co-ordinator to put out and put away tables and chairs for the session. Personal qualities and experience: • A nice singing voice is not required; the confidence to hold the attention of a room of people is necessary. Patience, compassion and empathy are also required. • Confidence when using I.T. equipment (use of a projector, laptop) • Good communication skills, with the ability to change communication styles to meet the needs of the people we support. • An understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding and health and safety, with a commitment to confidentiality. • An interest in the diverse needs of people living with dementia and their Carers. Tasks: • Interacting with people that attend our groups. • Enabling people that attend to take part in group related activities. • Support with monitoring attendees to ensure full engagement. Venues and timings: Northfleet, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of Month,2.30-4 pm, St. Botolph’s Church Hall, Northfleet Swanley,1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month,11.30-1pm, St. Peters Community Centre, Swanley Dartford,2nd and 4th Friday of the Month,10.30-12.00, Tree Community Centre, Dartford Also in Sittingbourne, Faversham and Leysdown each twice monthly.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Music
Cleaning & Tidying, Teamwork, Listening, Talking To Others
Personal qualities and experience: • A nice singing voice is not required; the confidence to hold the attention of a room of people is necessary. Patience, compassion and empathy are also required. • Confidence when using I.T. equipment (use of a projector, laptop) • Good communication skills, with the ability to change communication styles to meet the needs of the people we support. • An understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding and health and safety, with a commitment to confidentiality. • An interest in the diverse needs of people living with dementia and their Carers.
Full Induction program and ongoing training and support. Assisting the team as well as the community while meeting new people.
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Northfleet, 1st and 3rd Wed of Month,2.30-4 pm, St. Botolph’s Church Hall, Northfleet Swanley,1st and 3rd Fri of the Month,11.30-1pm, St. Peters Community Centre, Swanley Dartford,2nd and 4th Fri of the Month,10.30-12.00, Tree Community Centre, Dartford
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