Volunteer Community Musician

This role is vital to the success of Music24's therapeutic music-making sessions for people living with dementia, learning disabilities and mental heath conditions. Community Musicians should ideally play Piano or Guitar sufficiently enough to lead on an exercise. They support the Music Therapist and/or Lead Facilitator(s) in running the session. Being proficient in singing and drumming is also an added bonus. We require people who can change quickly between rhythms and pace in order to adapt to the ever-growing music as the sessions unfold. It is hoped that potential Community Musicians can play in various different styles, are open to feedback and can work well within a group setting. The ability to listen to others whilst making music is essential.

A lot of what Music24 does during our sessions is based around improvisation and making music ‘in the moment’. We can advise on top Music Therapy books to read and websites to visit and give training in order to help you master your technique whilst supporting other people in music. 

Our morning or afternoon sessions in Hertfordshire take place in various locations including Stevenage, Welwyn, Watford, Broxbourne and Cheshunt and we welcome volunteers at any of these. Please get in touch via our website if you would like to find out more about this opportunity. We can't wait to hear from you!