Ensemble Unheard: Volunteer Session Support

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Vacancy

Reports to: Social Purpose Producer

Salary: Voluntary

Location: London

Brief Description

Launching in September 2026, Ensemble Unheard is a new musical community of people from all walks of life who come together to create and perform as an orchestra. Participants, including people experiencing homelessness and facing other life challenges, work alongside professional musicians in a space built on trust, curiosity, and creative risk. The group welcomes people picking up instruments for the first time and those reconnecting with music after years away. Through improvisation, shared responsibility, and joyful, vibrant performances, the group builds creative confidence and belonging.
Those involved in Ensemble Unheard, as staff or as participants, have the opportunity to connect with people from a range of backgrounds in a creative setting. Everyone has responsibility for ensuring the environment is safe, welcoming and creative for all those who want to be part of the group. We expect all those involved to take part actively in sessions, holding any responsibilities specific to their role alongside buying in to the overall spirit of the group.

We are looking for friendly, reliable and compassionate Volunteer Session Supporters to help create a safe, welcoming and positive environment during our music sessions for people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers are expected to take part in music-making sessions alongside participants, learning and creating music as part of the group and setting a positive example toward engagement. At times, you may be asked to help certain individuals with their instrumental learning. While not a requirement, we are interested to hear from people who have experience playing string, brass, guitar or percussion instruments.

This is a supportive participant-facing role where you will help people feel comfortable, encouraged, and included. You will play an important part in building an atmosphere where participants feel supported in engaging with music-making at their own pace. You will be expected to support a
positive group environment and encourage people in line with our behaviour policy, helping to
create a safe environment by reporting any concerns.

Those involved in Ensemble Unheard, as staff or as participants, have the opportunity to connect with people from a range of backgrounds in a creative setting. Everyone has responsibility for ensuring the environment is safe, welcoming and creative for all those who want to be part of the group. We expect all those involved to take part actively in sessions, holding any responsibilities specific to their role alongside buying in to the overall spirit of the group.

We are looking for friendly, reliable and compassionate Volunteer Session Supporters to help create a safe, welcoming and positive environment during our music sessions for people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers are expected to take part in music-making sessions alongside participants, learning and creating music as part of the group and setting a positive example toward engagement. At times, you may be asked to help certain individuals with their instrumental learning. While not a requirement, we are interested to hear from people who have experience playing string, brass, guitar or percussion instruments.

This is a supportive participant-facing role where you will help people feel comfortable, encouraged, and included. You will play an important part in building an atmosphere where participants feel supported in engaging with music-making at their own pace. You will be expected to support a

positive group environment and encourage people in line with our behaviour policy, helping to

create a safe environment by reporting any concerns.

Application procedure:

Interested applicants should submit a CV with covering letter to Esme Sullivan at socialpurpose@asmf.org

Closing date for applications: 10am, Friday 7 August 2026

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