Volunteer Hospice Musician

Volunteer Hospice Musician

Posted for St Catherine's Hospice

Posted by Crawley Community Action

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Crawley Community Action website to express your interest.

We are looking for skilled and compassionate musicians to help bring music to our hospice wards. Volunteers play a vital role in creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere, where music can soothe, uplift and offer comfort to patients and their loved ones during challenging times.

Why we want you

This volunteer role offers a meaningful and enriching experience for both patients and visitors. Volunteers are invited to play our electric piano or another agreed-upon instrument, contributing to a soothing and comforting environment. Musicians are asked to select and perform a playlist that promotes peace, relaxation, and emotional support within our hospice wards.

What you will be doing

You'll be playing music for 45 minutes to an hour on a regular basis, this could be weekly or monthly, bringing comfort and calm to patients and their loved ones in our hospice wards.

What's in it for you

• The deep satisfaction of supporting St Catherine’s Hospice in its mission to care for local people and their families during difficult times.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and gain meaningful experiences
• Full training and support throughout your role
• Reimbursement of travel expenses

What skills do I need?

• A high level of musical competency
• An understanding of the hospice environment, with the ability to tailor your playlist to suit the needs and sensitivities of patients and visitors
• A collaborative spirit and enjoyment of being part of a team
• Strong emotional resilience