Are you passionate about community music making?

Members of the Singing In... Grenoside choir performing in the Sheffield Winter Garden.

If the answer to the above question is a huge 'YES' and you're looking for a voluntary role where you can use your experience to help grow an exciting new social enterprise, then keep reading on!

Community Music Makers CIC is a not-for-profit organisation formed in 2024 that brings communities together to make music through group activities that are accessible and welcoming. Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable musical activities led by experienced tutors that include numerous opportunities for mixing socially with others.

Last September we took on the delivery of the ‘Singing In…’ community choirs and music groups in North Sheffield, but we’ve got ambitious plans to work with more people who might be put off by the perceived barriers of joining a music making group, and we’re growing our board of directors to help us achieve that.

By welcoming additional non-executive directors to the board, we plan to widen our pool of knowledge and experience and strengthen our organisation.

We’d love to hear from people who are passionate about community music making, and the health and wellbeing benefits that taking part can bring. Previous experience as a board member or an understanding of good governance would be helpful, as would experience in grant funding. A strong commitment to inclusion is essential, and we’re especially keen to hear from individuals from underrepresented groups who reflect the diverse communities in which we work.

Non-executive directors will be placed on the public register with Companies House as a director of the company. Non-executive directors are volunteers, although out-of-pocket expenses can be paid to ensure they are able to attend in-person meetings and other events.

You’ll be expected to attend a quarterly meeting of up to 90 minutes in duration, with up to 30 minutes preparation for each meeting. There may also be the potential to take on some additional responsibilities by engaging in ad hoc working groups around specific projects.

If you want to be part of our organisation at this exciting time, please send a CV and cover letter (or a video of two to three minutes in length) to info@singing-in.com letting us know why you would like to be a part of Community Music Makers and what you can bring to the role.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!