Mainly Music Assistant – Volunteer

The role of the Mainly Music Assistant is to support the Mainly Music Team Leader/Coordinator by engaging with parents and carers, providing companionship, care and support, playing with children, choosing songs, singing, and playing musical instruments.

Responsibilities
Preparation : Use organisational skills to set up the space with refreshments, instruments, seating for parents and carers. Select songs in advance and ensure audio‑visual equipment is ready.
During the Session : Create a welcoming atmosphere, register attendance, offer refreshments, and provide companionship to parents and carers while engaging children in musical activities.
Facilitation : Under guidance of the team leader, lead parts of the Mainly Music group session with parents and children.
Safety and Well‑being : Encourage secure and appropriate behaviour, guide children gently, and ensure all meal utensils, instruments and seating are cleaned and stored according to manual handling best practices.





Qualifications and Skills
Experience working with children.
Interest in music and education.
Robust commitment to the Christian faith.
Completion of a Working with Children Check (and where applicable, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check).

Time Required & Commitment

Sessions are held on Monday mornings in Merimbula. Volunteers are expected to commit to regular, ongoing involvement to build trust and rapport with children and their parents/carers.

Background Check Requirements

All volunteer roles involving children require a Working with Children Check. Certain roles may also require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Equal Prospect Statement

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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