Musician/Entertainer

Opportunity: Volunteer solo entertainers or groups (singers and musicians, groups not bigger than five individuals due to size of our home) are needed to perform our residents living with dementia. If you have a love of music and want to share it, we have a loving appreciative audience for you! Throughout the course of dementia, the part of the brain that connects to music remains. Our residents who might not be able to speak, can still sing all the words to songs from their youth.

Responsibilities: Use music to connect with our residents living with dementia. Singing and/playing a musical instrument for our residents. Old-timey songs, both in English and Japanese, are big hits. We have a piano on-site. Performances an hour or less work best for our residents.

Bring own instruments (except piano). We are a small home so generally speakers or amplifiers are not needed. When using speakers or amplifiers, volume does not need to be very high.

Skills/Qualifications: Must be willing to perform, enjoy talking and visiting with people. Must be willing to interact with people who have a memory impairment. Must treat participants, staff and fellow volunteers with dignity and respect. Must be dependable, patient, and have a good sense of humor.

Lines of Communication: You will work with the Activities Department Staff and the Director of Community Engagement.

Orientation: Volunteers must complete a video orientation. Volunteers learn about Hale Ku’ike, dementia, communication skills, and dementia activities.

Times Available: We work with your schedule! Best performance times are 10 am and 3pm. Performance should be between 30 min and one hour maximum.

Volunteer Benefits: Free parking, free lunch and a Hale Ku’ike t-shirt!

Contact: HR Generalist, Chelsea Ho, via email if you are interested in applying for this volunteer opportunity. Email volunteer@halekuike.com.