Sunbeams Volunteers
Volunteer musician
David Foley
It is with great sadness to announce that David passed away on 31st August 2023.
David gave his time and talents so generously to all here at Sunbeams. He touched the lives of many and has left very heavy hearts far and wide.
We will all treasure the memories shared with David here at Sunbeams and we are so grateful for his invaluable contributions to the delivery of Sunbeams Charitable Projects.
VOLUNTEER MUSICIAN
Eliza Gutteridge
Eliza has been volunteering and supporting at Sunbeams Projects for a number of years now following student experience here at the Centre. Eliza is a talented local Artist in Cumbria and became increasingly popular nationally through her time spent on the hit TV Show ‘The Voice’ in 2018 as one of Sir Tom Jones’ semi-finalists! Eliza was just 17 years old during her time on the show and already has a wealth of experience in her musical learning journey.
Volunteer musician
Bernie Quinn
Bernie has been involved with Sunbeams for many years with our Projects in Barrow-in-Furness. Bernie is a very busy lady but always makes time to help with younger people with extra needs. “I just want to see everyone achieve everything they would like to have a go at regardless of limitations. Sunbeams brings much joy to so many, I love being part of it. There is no mountain that can stop anyone with determination so i like to be a good ambassador in everything I’m involved with.”
Volunteer musician
DJ Oli
www.dj-oli.co.uk
EVENTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Gayle Turner
EVENTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Linda Ronan
PROJECTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Anne Colvin-Jarvis
PROJECTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Maureen Thomas
PROJECTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Michelle Gibson
PROJECTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Margaret (Mags) Towers
PROJECTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Lynn Rose
Lynn first came to Sunbeams when she performed with MUGs (Morland Ukulele Group). As a keen ukulele, guitar player and singer, she recognises the joy music can bring to the lives of others. Lynn volunteers for our Music for Dignity® Programme and gets enormous pleasure encouraging participants to sing, tap along and dance with songs familiar to them. She says “Everyone wants to join in and we have such fun and lots of laughs. It’s a beautiful environment filled with the most friendly, caring staff.”
PROJECTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Judith Jardine
PROJECTS / EVENTS VOLUNTEER
Michelle Hall
EVENTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Fiona Askins
EVENTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Michelle Blignault
EVENTS / CENTRE VOLUNTEER
Caroline Craghill
Volunteers
There are many opportunities to join our diverse volunteering team. We have a small team of wonderful volunteers who help in a number of different ways within the organisation. If you have a couple of hours free weekly, fortnightly or monthly to help with our Centre Bookings or our Events, then please contact Vanessa Strutt, Centre Manager and ask for a Volunteer Registration Form.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Tel:01768 892909
E-mail vanessa@sunbeamsmusic.org
Work Placement Students
Although we would love to be able to offer Work Placements, we are a very small team and we are unable to give the time and resources a student deserves. However, we always welcome volunteer students over 16 years of age who might be able to offer a couple of hours in the holidays.
Sessional Project Volunteer
Can you offer a couple of hours each week to help with the set up of rooms for our Projects? Welcome our beneficiaries and even join in sessions where appropriate. Some Projects also require refreshments…could you help in the serving of these and the washing up?
Events Volunteer
Fancy helping with promotion and publicity or helping out at our monthly concerts and fundraising events? We need volunteers for events throughout the year to attend usually evening or weekends. If you’re outgoing, have an interest in music and would like to support us please get in touch.
Conference & Meeting Room Centre Volunteer
One of our big income generators is Meeting Room Hire. All the money we make is put back in to our music projects, We are often looking for volunteers to assist in the meeting & greeting of delegates, serving of coffees and lunch.