Community Musician Volunteer Jamming Group, South East

Do you love making music and want to share it with others? We’re looking for confident instrumentalist volunteers to join a range of welcoming community groups. Whether you play strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, or something a little different, your skills can help bring people together, boost confidence, and create joyful shared experiences. No professional background required, just enthusiasm, reliability, and a desire to make a positive impact through music.

Join us and use your instrument to strengthen community connections and make a real difference.

The Jamming Group South East London is a community-based music group supporting adult mental health through inclusive, group music-making. Sessions are friendly and low-pressure, offering a space for people to explore music together, express themselves creatively, and feel more connected to others in their community.

Chiltern Music Therapy is a not-for-profit organisation using music to help people of all ages connect, communicate, and thrive. We believe in a caring world where music therapy is a transformative thread in everyday life.

Together, we harness the power of music, inspire through human story, and fascinate through science to light up a network of champions.

We’re looking for a Volunteer Community Musician to support the Penge East Jamming Group. You’ll take part in group music-making and support the group manager and therapist to help sessions run smoothly and remain welcoming, inclusive, and supportive.

• Take part in group music-making in a relaxed, supportive setting
• Encourage creativity, confidence, and connection
• Support participants alongside experienced staff

• Confident musicians and instrumentalists
• Friendly, reliable volunteers who enjoy working with others
• Those able to support the music therapist during sessions
• People interested in music, wellbeing, mental health and community connection

• The chance to make a meaningful difference through music
• Experience in community music and mental health support
• Support from a caring, experienced team

If you’d like to help people explore music in a welcoming, low-pressure environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please download the application form below.

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