As part of our Youth Music funded programme in children and young people’s healthcare settings, we’re excited to offer places on our Mentor Programme throughout 2022-23. Successful applicants will work alongside the Wishing Well team in one of our partner hospitals for 10 weeks, receiving additional support and training before and after their project. This is a paid opportunity to gain experience working with children, young people and families in acute healthcare and to acquire skills which are transferable to all aspects of a music-based portfolio career.

Criteria for Mentees:

be 25 years of age or under, during your placement with us
have some experience/training in musical leadership in community settings
be registered as self employed and have public liability insurance in place (we can help you with both of those things if needed)
-have a keen interest in bringing your music into acute healthcare settings, using your skills to support the wellbeing of the hospital community through connection, empowerment and expression
be a good communicator and have a “reflective” practice.
be available for a 10 week placement at one of our two partner hospitals in Haywards Health (mid Sussex) or Brighton. Sessions are two hours long on a set day each week.

Please note that we have to wear masks at both of these settings - we are allowed to sing but not to use mouth blown instruments.

This is a rolling two year programme. To register your interest in the programme, contact Jo White on jo@wishingwellmusic.org.uk at any point between January 2022 and May 2023.

Find out more about Wising Well:

wishingwellmusic.org.uk