Musicians playing for patients in healthcare
Are you a musician with a passion to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most?
As a volunteer musician with A Sound Life, you will have the opportunity to play live music to groups and at the bedside of patients. All types of music are welcome, instrumentalists, singer-songwriters etc. We have a training program for our music volunteers and we connect musicians together who wish to play together.
The prerequisite to volunteering as a musician with A Sound Life is to have an adequate level of proficiency in your chosen instrument and/or musical presentation where you can confidently play for an audience for at least 15 minutes.
Benefits of being a musician with us:
- A unique experience to share your talents and kind heart to make a tangible difference to the lives of others
- An enriching way to give back to the community
- A sense of reward from empowering people who are disadvantaged
- Gain confidence in your performance abilities
- Meet people from all walks of life and know that you’re making a difference
- Learn new skills
Location:
Various Facilities in NSW, Victoria, Queensland & Online.
Skills, Experience & Attributes:
- Must have adequate level of proficiency in your chosen instrument and/or musical presentation where you can confidently play for an audience for at least 15 minutes
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of sensitivity around issues faced by clients at the various facilities we service
- Positive disposition, can do attitude
- Team orientated approach
- Always share music from a place of safety and care for yourself and others
Commitment:
- Minimum 10 x 45min - 1hr Music Sessions per year
- You control the frequency, we would love to have you weekly, fortnightly or even monthly
- Be compassionate and responsible
- Current Police and Working with Children Check
- Complete Online Course Pre Training - up to 1 hour
- Complete Training Day - 5 hours
