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BSO/Octagon Music Making Support Volunteer
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Summary
We are part of an exciting project led by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Octagon Theatre to have weekly music making sessions at ARK in Merriott.Detailed description
We are a peer led community project and peer support is at the heart of what we do.
We are part of an exciting project led by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Octagon Theatre to have weekly music making sessions at ARK in Merriott.
Up to 8 Watch members will attend each week. ARK will provide minibus transport to collect members and a volunteer from Boden Centre, Chard and return to Chard at the end of the session.
As a volunteer, you will attend the session in a pastoral support role. You will support members during the sessions, helping them to communicate and participate. As a result, you will play a role in building members confidence and validating members contribution to the project.
Staff from BSO/Octagon and ARK will be on site in case of need.
Who are you?
Key Skills & Abilities
The best person for this role will be warm and friendly, who is good at being organised and can link well with our members with compassion, patience and empathy. You’ll be good at negotiating with a range of different people. Having lived experience is really valued in our Project. You will be able to share personal experiences of mental health and recovery to support, empower and bring hope to others.
Hours
Tuesdays 1 – 3 pm at ARK. Minibus transport collection at 11.50 am at Boden Centre with return at the end of the session.