Session Volunteer - Include Choir Redhill, Merstham

Include Project

Interests

  • Disability
  • Mental Health
  • No Specific Interest
  • Young People

Activities

  • Befriending & Buddying
  • Community Support
  • Creativity
  • Entertainment
  • No specific activites
  • One Off Activity / Events

  • Could you be a great communicator? You can learn Inclusive Communication skills (e.g. Makaton signing / Talking Mats) and support an inclusive choir for people with and without communication or learning difficulties.
  • Help Include provide an inclusive environment, opportunities to learn skills and build friendships, while enjoying a good sing song.
  • We encourage people with or without communication difficulties to join us, promoting awareness, and teaching skills in the community. We also deliver training to organisations on how to better support the people we engage with.
  • No musical experience necessary, just enjoyment of music and fun!
  • Include are dedicated to improving lives and that is not just for our service users but for our volunteers too!
  • You will have access to training and support and the option of attending FREE Makaton training (values around £85), a valuable resource to build your own skills and a more inclusive community.
  • We would love volunteers to help with the following:
  • -Welcome new choir members
  • -Help create and organise resources
  • - Support with tech
  • - Support our choir reps and volunteers with additional needs
  • - Video parts of the session and / or edit videos
  • -Set up and serve refreshments
  • -Help set up and tidy away

The roles with the choir are varied and can be tailored to your particular interests and experience.

The Include Choir meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm until 9pm at Lime Tree School in Merstham. Volunteers are requested to attend from 7.15pm until 9.15pm whenever possible.

JOIN IN THE FUN AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

What skills do I need?

  • No previous experience or the ability to sing necessary
  • A can-do attitude.
  • Acceptance of all people regardless of needs & abilities.
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as a team

Interests

  • Disability
  • Mental Health
  • No Specific Interest
  • Young People

Activities

  • Befriending & Buddying
  • Community Support
  • Creativity
  • Entertainment
  • No specific activites
  • One Off Activity / Events

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    14+ Suitable for D of E award.
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Unfortunately, the Include Choir is not currently able to reimburse volunteers for travel to and from choir sessions.
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
    Ongoing support from The Include Choir committee and members. Termly review meeting and option for monthly supervision available.
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
    Full induction.
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 02/05/2024

End Date: 31/05/2025

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening No No Yes No No No Yes

Availability Details

Time commitments: Weekly Sessions, 7.30pm -9pm on Wednesdays, if you can attend as many sessions as possible. The Choir runs for 3 x 12 week terms over a year. There is also a Facebook live session at 8pm on a Sunday evening for half an hour.

Location

Lime Tree School
Battlebridge Lane
Merstham
Surrey
RH1 3LH

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