Role Purpose Summary

Provide musical entertainment and/or accompaniment to support the music program and regular chapel services on piano or other instruments, promoting the positive wellbeing of the residents and program participants.

Key Accountabilities

• Playing a musical instrument once a month or more for weekly Chapel as per volunteer availability and program needs.

  
  

• Repertoire could include traditional hymns/familiar favorites to be played while our residents/program participants sing along.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong piano skills as a soloist and accompanist.

  
  

• Ability to play an instrument; comfortable playing/singing in front of a group.

  
  

• Works collaboratively with the spiritual care chaplains.

  
  

• Patient, positive disposition and a willingness to help others.

  
  

• Good, clear communication skills.

  
  

• Ability to initiate and maintain conversation while maintaining professional boundaries.

  
  

• Familiarity with vulnerable populations an asset (mental health, addictions, homelessness).

  
  

• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and references mandatory for this position.

Time Commitment

• Dates/times vary according to program need.

• Reports directly to Spiritual Care Manager.

• Volunteers should make every effort to attend scheduled shifts and arrive on site on or before the scheduled time.  If unable to arrive in time or attend a scheduled shift, volunteers are requested to advise the program manager as soon as possible.