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Singing for Recovery Assistant (Volunteer)

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  • Position: Singing for Recovery Assistant (Volunteer)
  • Department: Learning and Participation
  • Location: The Learning Centre
  • Time Commitment: 2 hours per week, Friday 9.30am - 11.30am

Job description

About Singing for Recovery

Singing for Recovery is led by soprano Claire Bessent who uses vocal warmups and group singing to promote relaxation and to help build the confidence needed for recovery. These sessions focus on wellbeing and are suitable for anyone wanting to sing in a relaxed and friendly environment with support and guidance from a professional singer.

Singing for Recovery is kindly funded by St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation.

 

Responsibilities 

  • Setting up the Learning Centre for weekly Singing for Recovery sessions (including pulling out the piano, putting out chairs and setting up the tea/coffee table).

  • Assisting Claire throughout the sessions by taking a register, handing out song sheets, and letting in latecomers. 

  • Supporting participants, whether through song, with a chat, or by getting them a hot drink.

  • Putting away the tea/coffee table, chairs, and piano at the end of each session. Hoovering after taking down, if necessary. 

  • The participants attending Singing for Recovery sessions are often those who are dealing with mental health recovery. In addition to practical support, the role of the assistant is also to support the individuals attending with a positive attitude, lending an ear to worries and escalating any concerns to the Corn Exchange team.

How to apply

If interested in the role, please send your expression of interest by email to our Funded Projects Officer, Louise Ashdown, at louisea@cornexchagnenew.co.uk 

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th August 2024 

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an informal meeting to be held in September 2024.

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