Salem Home

Church Pianists provide live piano music during on-unit church services at Salem Home. Through music, volunteers help create a peaceful and meaningful worship experience, encouraging residents to sing, reflect, and feel connected.

This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy sharing their musical gifts in a faith-based setting.

What Volunteers Do

• Play a short prelude before the service (music of your choice)
• Provide piano accompaniment for hymns and songs
• Play a brief postlude as residents leave
• Create a calm and welcoming atmosphere through music
• Notify staff if unable to attend a scheduled time
• Record volunteer hours in the volunteer record book

Location
Care area worship spaces within Salem Home, including:

• Cottonwood Dining Room
• Maple North Dining Room
• Maple South
• Evergreen Lounge

Time Commitment

• Services typically run 9:30am – 10:15am
• Days may include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday
• Flexible scheduling
• 6 month commitment preferred

Requirements

• Age 15 and older
• Ability to play piano confidently
• Comfortable accompanying congregational singing
• Dependable and respectful
• Willing to follow Salem Home policies

Training and Support
Orientation and ongoing support provided by the Director of Community Engagement, Therapeutic Recreation staff, and Pastoral Care.

Why Volunteer
Use the gift of music to bring comfort, joy, and spiritual connection to residents.