Fairbeats! Music, working at registered charity Action for refugees in Lewisham is looking to recruit a student volunteer to support group instrumental sessions with young people aged 7-11 who attend the Saturday Rainbow Club. The Rainbow Club staff are supported by a team of 15 – 20 volunteers each week. More information and a film about our work can be found at www.fairbeats.co.uk.
What we’re looking for:
- Availability on Saturdays 11.30 – 1 pm for ten sessions between April 20th 2013 – July 13th 2013. (Alternatively, we would consider working with two students for half a term each)
- A desire to develop skills in workshop leading
- An interest in working with young people, particularly young refugees and asylum seekers.
- Enthusiasm and a proactive approach
- A confident musician (we are particularly interested in hearing from guitar/ukulele/flute/fife specialists but as this position is a supporting role would be happy to hear from musicians with any instrumental or vocal specialism)
Your responsibilities would include:
- Supporting Fairbeats! leaders in group ukulele and fife sessions
- Leading short sections of the classes where appropriate
- Collecting students to ensure smooth transitions between classes
- Supporting individual participants to engage with activities
- Assisting with performances
- Setting up resources
What we’ll offer you:
- Travel expenses within London zones 1-6
- Training opportunities and mentoring support from Fairbeats! leaders
- The potential to use the experience as part of a school/university project
- Although this cannot be guaranteed, previous volunteers with Fairbeats! have gone on to gain paid positions including supporting sessions at Refugee Action Kingston during the holidays and leading parents and baby classes at Action for Refugees in Lewisham.
To register interest please email Catherine Carter at fairbeats@gmail.com including a CV and a paragraph about why you want to get involved by April 23rd 2013. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a CRB check. Sessions will take place at The Leemore Community Hub, Bonfield Road, Lewisham SE13 5ES.
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