Communications Support Volunteer - Redhill, Merstham

Include Project

Interests

  • Disability
  • Mental Health
  • No Specific Interest

Activities

  • Befriending & Buddying
  • Creativity
  • Entertainment
  • One Off Activity / Events

A community choir with a difference!

We are a choir for people with and without communication or learning difficulties - we use Makaton signs and other inclusive communication techniques when we sing and rehearse. We are looking for volunteers to generally assist at our Choir sessions. The role will include:

  • Welcoming our members and supporting the members to enjoy the choir.
  • Helping set up and tidy away resources.
  • Support our Speech and Language activities
  • Joining in the fun!

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

Activities

  • Befriending & Buddying
  • Creativity
  • Entertainment
  • 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: 01/05/2024

End Date: 30/11/2024

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 Merstham
Merstham
Surrey
RH1 3LH

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