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49 people are interested
Singing for hospice patients
ORGANIZATION: Threshold Singers of Washington, DC
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49 people are interested
Do you love to sing? Are you looking for a meaningful experience? The Threshold Siingers of Washington, DC provides small ensembles to sing to people at the threshold of living and dying in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. Rehearsals are held in DC Tuesdays twice a month from 7 - 9 pm.
For those who are interested in singing with us, we don’t have auditions, as our singing is more about intention and heart, but we do ask 5 things:
- You have a pleasant voice and can carry a tune.
- You can hold your part in multiple-part singing.
- You can blend your voice with others.
- You can communicate kindness with your singing and spoken voice.
- You are willing to receive feedback about your voice and learn our bedside protocols.
We ask that new members before going to the bedside, attend rehearsals for a while to learn our core songs as well as attend a training to learn the tender needs of families going through end of life with a loved one.
More opportunities with Threshold Singers of Washington, DC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Threshold Singers of Washington, DC
Location:
474 Ridge Street, NW, (Rehearsals), Washington, DC 20001, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to bring ease and comfort through song to those at the thresholds of living and dying.
Description
Our group is the Washington, DC chapter of the national Threshold Choir organization (www.thresholdchoir.org). When invited, we sing in groups of 2-4 at the bedside of people in Washington DC, or Northern Virginia who are near death. Our goal is to bring ease and comfort to patients, family members and other caregivers. We rehearse on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7 pm in Washington, DC. We usually sing at the bedside during the day on weekdays or weekends. Our choir welcomes new singers to join us. We don't have auditions, but we do ask that you have a pleasant voice and can carry a tune, and that you can hold your part in multiple-part singing. We ask that new members before going to the bedside with us, attend rehearsals for a while to learn our core songs as well as attend a training to learn the tender needs of families going through end of life with a loved one.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
474 Ridge St., NW(Rehearsals)Washington, DC 20001
DATE POSTED
December 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Music Therapy
- Elder care
- Singing
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 hours per mon in rehearsals and bedside singing
- Attend rehearsals in DC twice a month on Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm, 3 hour hospice training