Music Project Volunteer

Music Project Volunteer

• Do you have a few hours spare each week? Do you want to gain experience working in a local mental health charity? Do want to support people going through a difficult time?

Then ACMHS needs you.

African and Caribbean Mental Health Services (ACMHS) is a Manchester based community organisation. We provide a free confidential and culturally appropriate mental health service predominantly to African and African Caribbean people as well as other minority groups, including White Europeans living in Manchester and surrounding areas aged 18 and over, who are experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, severe and enduring mental health problems.  We also provide support for their carers and families.

We are looking for a Music Project Volunteer who enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

The Music Project Volunteer will:

• Interact with service users
• Encourage service users to get involved in singing and playing instruments
• Teach basic singing techniques ie: breathing, projecting sounds, notes
• Make and record music
• Keep a register of attendees

Experience/Skills/Attributes

• Willingness and commitment to work with people who are experiencing some form of mental distress Reliable, responsible, sensitive, patient and uphold confidentiality Good listener Ability to run group activities Ability to teach individuals how to play instruments, read music, create music, (live/computer) and how to sing

A DBS is required for volunteers, which is covered by ACMHS.

Volunteers will be provided with:

• Travel expenses
• Training in mental health awareness, safeguarding, first aid and other relevant training once registered with the organisation
• Refreshments