Volunteer Music Buddy (Reading)

Do have a love of Music?  Would you like to join us and play on our piano? 

We are looking for a friendly volunteer to share your musical skills with people we support in Burghfield. We have a piano at the house but other instruments are also welcome to bring along!   

Activities will include:  

• Visiting the people support to share time and music together.  You will be playing to a group of people and lively songs will be popular! 

• Playing an instrument, either the Piano we have at the house or your own to bring along.  

• Chatting away with a cup of tea and building friendships   

Activities will NOT include: Personal care, medication or financial assistance.  

We are looking for volunteers who are:  

• Confident to play a musical instrument with people we support (any level of skill is welcome)   

• Comfortable to play in front of people  

• Happy to take requests and share ideas   

• Friendly and enthusiastic   

• Reliable/dependable and willing to volunteer regularly (days/times to be agreed)  

 
A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.     

What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:    

Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK.    

Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:    

• Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)    

• Comprehensive support from professional and friendly Dimensions staff    

• Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s discretion     

• An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector    

Want to apply for this role?    

If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!