We’re always looking for people to support our work. see our opportunities below for more details about how you can get INVOLVED with us
are you in BEDFORDSHIRE or hertfordshire?
JOIN OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL SOMEONE!
Ever thought of putting your professional knowledge and experience to use as a charity Trustee? We are looking for someone with a finance background to support Music24 by joining our Board of Trustees. You don’t have to be a musician but you do need to want to help make a difference to the lives of people within your community and it would help if you are based in either Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire.
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE A MUSIC24 TRUSTEE?
Music24 is a friendly, community charity specialising in delivering therapeutic, music making opportunities to vulnerable adults. Working at the very heart of our charity, our Board of Trustees are like-minded people, who want to make a difference to the lives of others. Supporting the charity's innovative work, they help to ensure we reach our goals and are running as efficiently as possible. They are always more than welcome to get involved in other ways too!
KEVIN SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE AS A MUSIC24 TRUSTEE
Trustee Kevin Allchorne
Kevin Allchorne, a semi-retired insurance Director, has been a Music24 Trustee since April 2024. He first got involved as a volunteer, supporting the Stevenage Dementia Group and the Welwyn Garden City Singing Café. Kevin realised that his professional experience could really benefit the future of Music24 and he joined the Board of Trustees.
“Becoming a Music24 Trustee has been so rewarding. I have witnessed first-hand, how the charity enriches the lives of others through music. Music24’s ethos surrounding community, compassion, inclusivity and equality, reflect my own values and I wanted to offer the charity positive commitment and help to make a difference.”
“It doesn’t take up too much of my time. I feel I am able to provide valuable support to the CEO and Senior Management Team and the rest of the Board. We have bi-monthly Board Meetings either online or in-person and subsequent actions to address. Collectively, the Board review documents for approval such as the Accounts, Terms of Reference and offer guidance with these where we can. I still get time to volunteer at the groups I help to support as well as continuing with my professional commitments and enjoying life at home. I am very glad to have found Music24 and will continue to support them and make music with them for the foreseeable future.”
- Kevin Allchorne, Music24 Trustee
FIND OUT MORE
Our Trustees are essential to the present and future development of Music24. If you would like to find out more about this vital role within our charity, please get in touch by emailing; info@music24.org.uk .
We know you're out there somewhere - we look forward to hearing from you very soon!
Meet our current Board of Trustees and our Patrons here
bedfordshire
Music24: Elevate - Community Music Development Programme.
*PLACES ON THE ELEVATE PROGRAMME HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED. SIMILAR OPPortunties WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE future
Are you a musician looking to expand your skills and explore new employment opportunities within community music?
Music24 is excited to offer a new artistic development programme starting January 2025, for up to 4 musicians in Central Bedfordshire. This unique opportunity will help you develop your talents and apply them in settings such as schools, care homes, community choirs, day centres, and projects with marginalised groups.
To apply, please fill in our Expression of Interest form and upload your CV and any supporting information here.
Masterclasses for Local Creatives
Music24 has been awarded UKSPF funding to run a creative development programme in Central Bedfordshire. Masterclasses and workshops will take place from March 2025 and focus on building a range of key skills for facilitating others in music and other community engagement.
These sessions will be subject-based and open to any local musicians or creatives interested in developing their knowledge and skills. These sessions will cover essential skills for delivering high-quality community engagement.
To sign up to receive information about the upcoming masterclasses, please email us on info@music24.org.uk and state that you’d like to join the mailing list for this project.
Hertfordshire
Community musicians needed in Herts
Community Musicians should ideally play Piano or Guitar sufficiently enough to lead on an exercise. They support the Music Therapist and/or Lead Facilitator(s) in running the session. Being proficient in singing and drumming is also an added bonus. We require people who can change quickly between rhythms and pace in order to adapt to the ever-growing music as the sessions unfold. It is hoped that potential Community Musicians can play in various different styles, are open to feedback and can work well within a group setting. The ability to listen to others whilst making music is essential.
A lot of what Music24 does during our sessions is based around improvisation and making music ‘in the moment’. We can advise on top Music Therapy books to read and websites to visit and give training in order to help you master your technique whilst supporting other people in music.
Download our Community Musician JD below:
BedFORDSHIRE & HertFORDSHIRE
Placements
Are you studying at a college or university and need hands-on experience with the music and health/social sectors? If so, we may have the right opportunity for you.
Music24 is experienced in supporting students in the following fields of interest:
Music Therapy (MA)
Health & Social Care (any level)
Occupational Therapy (any level)
VOLUNTEERING
We are always looking out for kind and compassionate people who have a few hours to help us run our groups across Bedfordshire or Hertfordshire and you don’t have to be a trained musician or be able to read music to join us!
More information can be found on our Volunteers page. Please get in touch!