Music Leader
- Location: Orpington BR6
- Job Type: Part-time, Contract
- Hourly Rate: dependent on experience and skills
Join a small charity initiative, as a Music Leader where your passion for music and compassionate approach will directly enable young adults to thrive socially and emotionally. This role involves setting up and managing a weekly karaoke club, ensuring the vision of the young adult who initiated the project is central to the club's development.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Set up the operation of a weekly karaoke club.
- Work closely with the project initiator to align the club's activities with their vision.
- Recruit and manage a skilled singing/vocal tutor to create engaging and inclusive sessions that enhance friendships through singing.
- Engage and coordinate volunteers to support the smooth running of the club and promote its activities.
- Foster a positive, supportive, and fun atmosphere where all participants feel comfortable and encouraged.
- Oversee logistical aspects of the club, including venue arrangements and equipment.
- Promote the club within the community to attract participants.
- Monitor the progress and impact of the club on participants' social skills and confidence.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Demonstrable passion for music and its ability to connect people.
- Genuine commitment to supporting and empowering adults with learning difficulties.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with individuals with diverse needs.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Experience in setting up and leading groups or clubs is desirable.
- Experience working with volunteers is desirable.
- Knowledge of different music genres and karaoke formats.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive and encouraging attitude.
- Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties is crucial.
- Experience in leading or facilitating groups/activities, ideally music-related activities such as karaoke or singing.
- Organizational and time management skills are essential.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours tailored around the club's activities.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and help young adults enhance their social and emotional well-being.
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience and skills.