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NHS Lothian Charity
- VO103960
Looking for performance ready music volunteers, who play acoustic instruments eg violin or guitar.
To deliver high quality musical performances to patients (usually in ward settings) to provide stimulation, distraction and boast mood to aid wellbeing and recovery.
We are not looking for applications forms at this time just an email to NHS Lothian Charity: loth.charity@nhs.scot
An audition is the first part of the application process, before completing paperwork.
To plan of ‘set list’ of audience appropriate music Performance of ‘set list’
Engage in friendly small talk with patients
Provide brief summary of performance to the Tonic Arts Team
Looking for excellent interpersonal skills, and great time keeping and music ability to enhance the patients stay in hospital.
Training is given in compliance with NHS Lothian Volunteering Service.
Experience required
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and music ability with confidence to perform and a commitment to the role. Comfortable in a hospital setting. Adhere to all NHS Lothian relevant policies and values.
Travel details
Local buses available to Midlothian hospitals
Travel expenses
We pay public transport (receipts required) and mileage. Claim monthly
Support
Training details
A comprehensive induction programme will be provided for all volunteers eg. Expectations, adult and child protection, scenarios and health and safety. Ongoing training and support offered too.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Performing Music Volunteer with NHS Lothian Charity
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Jane Greenacre, NHS Lothian Charity
Jane Greenacre, NHS Lothian Charity
Email address: loth.charity@nhs.scot
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: volunteering
Email address: volunteering@mca.scot
Thank you for registering your interest in Performing Music Volunteer with NHS Lothian Charity.
NHS Lothian Charity and NHS Lothian Charityhave both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO103960.