Glebe Club Resident Singing Group

Commitment: Long term (6 months to a year)

Availability: Days

Language Preference: English

Number of Positions Available: 2

Location: Ottawa - Central

Deadline: Jun 30, 2019

Description

We have an amazing new music group at the Glebe Centre facilitated by a Music Therapist. We need volunteers to support this group by helping to porter residents, help with song books, and encourage singing and participation. VOLUNTEERS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS. There will be concerts every few months and it is truly wonderful to see our senior population sing for families and friends.

Contact

Lonelle Butler

613 238 2727

Ext: 353

volunteer@glebecentre.ca

Volunteer Opportunity Address
77 Monk Street Ottawa Ontario K1S 5A7

Details

Good for people interested in: Entertainment; Health Care

You will be working with: LGBTTQ; Men; People with disabilities or medical conditions; Seniors; Women

How will this volunteer opportunity benefit you?
Volunteers will understand the impact music has on memory and social engagement. Seniors with dementia benefit in so many ways from music and the impact music has on memory loss.

How will the organization benefit?
Therapeutic music with a Music Therapist can have amazing benefits for seniors in long term care. Behaviors and boredom are mitigated when seniors are fully engaged in programming.

Organization category: Health

Volunteer Considerations

Time it will take to contact applicants - 1-6 days

This position would be great for - New Canadians; Seniors

Vulnerable sector check required: Yes

Glebe Club Resident Singing Group

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