Volunteering

Volunteering

A group of children playing brass instruments in a classroom. One boy in a black hoodie is standing and volunteering to help or direct the others, who are seated and focused on their instruments.

Volunteering at MMF

Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity for established MMF members to gain new skills by taking further responsibilities within the organisation and supporting younger players who are taking their first musical steps.

MMF offers volunteering placements for Music Centre members in Year 9 and above, including those who are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award.

We feel it’s important for members to both enjoy their volunteering placement and feel that they are developing personally. Therefore, we require participants to commit to attending Music Centre every week for at least one term and actively engage with their volunteering responsibilities.

What will be expected of me as a DofE volunteer?

A teenage musician helping younger musicians in a rehearsal.

This may include: general office duties, assisting with instrument maintenance, stewarding, organising sheet music and helping FMYM in the café.

This may include: setting up/packing down rehearsals, maintaining and updating ensemble pads, welcoming new players into ensembles, and supporting younger musicians with their reading, playing and engagement in ensembles.

If you would like to find out more about volunteering at MMF contact musiccentres@mmf.org.uk. Please note that volunteering opportunities are limited.