Jewish Care
Sandringham Evening Choir Support Volunteers
Sandringham in Stanmore is starting a weekly evening choir singing group for those in the community and require volunteers to support them.
We will need you to:
- Help the group leader by setting out song books
- Set out and clear away refreshments
- Take the register
- Be a welcoming friendly face
- Take part if you wish to do so
What difference you will make
Singing exercises the brain as well as the body and is particularly beneficial for improving breathing, posture and muscle tension. Research has shown that singing can be good for you on many levels. It may help lower stress, boost immunity and lung function, enhance memory, improve mental health, and help you cope with physical and emotional pain. Your skills will uplift those who attend and help with any issues of isolation or loneliness.
What additional skills or experience you should have
- Confidently engage with a diverse range of people and enjoy helping others.
- A strong understanding and of issues that affect people in later life.
- Reliability, consistency and dependability.
- Good conversational and listening skills with a clear speaking voice.
- Patience, empathy and a non-judgemental attitude.
- The ability to work independently but also stay within the role’s boundaries – recognising what should and shouldn’t be done and when to seek advice or report concerns.
- Must be able to play the piano to accompany the choir.
What training we will provide for you
Training is available so volunteers can carry out their roles to the highest professional standards, develop new skills, build confidence, make new friends and take on new and increasingly responsible tasks.
Jewish Care will provide the following training, essential for this role:
- Provide you with access to a Volunteer Handbook and all Policies and Procedures.
- Provide Induction Training: Getting to know Jewish Care, Communication & Disability Awareness, Boundaries & Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR.
- Provide on the job induction.
What you will get out of volunteering for us
As well as helping others you’ll get the chance to develop skills, build confidence and make new friends.
- Enhance the lives of older people, making a real difference to the Jewish Community we support.
- Be part of a great team and make new friends.
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills.
- Access to a comprehensive training programme designed for the social care environment.
- Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV
Our aim is to enable people to enjoy a first-class experience as volunteers, making the most of their skills to make an impact on the communities that Jewish Care serve.
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at angie@jvn.org.uk for London or Rebecca at manchester@jvn.org.uk for Manchester.
Information
Location:Sandringham
In-Person
Age limit:
Volunteers of any age
Hours per session:
Between 2 and 3 hours
Availability:
On-going
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