Volunteer Musician for Musicians on Call, HCA Mission Hospital

About Musicians on Call, Asheville

Musicians On Call (MOC) is a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments. 

During each shift, a Volunteer Guide escorts a Volunteer Musician room to room offering a live, acoustic performance to patients. MOC needs YOU to help us spread the healing power of music at HCA Mission Hospital, and the Asheville VA Medical Center

• HCA Mission Hospital Thursdays @ 4pm ET
• Asheville VA Medical Center Wednesdays @ 5:30pm ET
• *Volunteers must complete one 90 minute shift once a month for at least one year

Being a Volunteer Musician with Musicians on Call:

Musicians On Call’s Volunteer Musicians deliver music by going room-to-room to perform at the bedsides of patients in healthcare environments. Volunteer Musicians are always accompanied by a Certified MOC Volunteer Guide, who is familiar with their assigned hospital’s protocols and procedures and will introduce the Musician and help support conversation in each room.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill all requirements of the MOC Volunteer Musician role

• Arrive in proper dress code with set-list and instrument

• Remain with the Volunteer Guide at all times

• Prepare at least 5 program-appropriate songs from the MOC Song Database in varying tempos (songs can be repeated during the shift)

• Be prepared to perform anywhere between 90 minutes to 2 hours

• Abide by MOC Repertoire Policies when choosing suitable songs in each room

• Be prepared to perform without lyric or sheet music

• Be present and engaged with the patient while performing, maintaining emotional composure

• Represent Musicians On Call’s values: Community, Compassion, Inclusivity, Excellence, and Innovation

• Perform one song in each room when directed by the Volunteer Guide

• While music can be therapeutic, your role with Musicians On Call is to provide entertainment and is volunteer-based. Musicians On Call’s programs are not a form of Music Therapy. Our Volunteers provide entertainment to patients and their families during their hospital stay. 

Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old

• Commit to volunteering once per month for a minimum of one year 

• Submit an acoustic music sample for review suitable for performing in a hospital environment. MOC only accepts experienced performers, and each music sample will be reviewed by a panel to ensure it meets MOC's quality standards 

• Complete MOC’s Volunteer Certification, which includes a background check and online training

• In some cases, complete additional and annual healthcare facility clearances, as required by the hospital (such as proof of immunizations, additional health clearances such as TB Test, and hospital-specific training in order to volunteer) 

• Be able to play music acoustically and move from room to room. If a Musician must sit while playing their instrument, they should bring a portable chair or stool

• Be comfortable performing and interacting in an intimate environment where they will see patients who are not feeling well, distressed family members, IV poles, bandages, etc.

• Uphold and adhere to all MOC policies and guidelines, including HIPPA

• Prepare at least 5 program-appropriate songs from the MOC Song Database in varying tempos (songs can be repeated during the shift)

Skills Required: 

• Musical Skills (see Responsibilities and Requirements)

• Ability to follow instructions of the Volunteer Guide

• Ability to represent MOC values and follow MOC policies and guidelines, including HIPPA 

• Ability to engage appropriately with patients, caregivers and staff while maintaining emotional composure

Attire:

• An MOC Branded Volunteer TShirt

• Long pants/skirt with no visible holes/tears

• Closed-toed shoes

• Follow the attire requirements of the specific healthcare facility (i.e. ID Badge, masks if required, etc. )

Location:

509 Biltmore Ave, 

Asheville, NC 28801

Health and Safety:

• Additional PPE such as masks could be required by participating healthcare facilities: follow instructions of the healthcare facility

• Please address any accessibility needs you may have (i.e. wheelchair accessibility, emergency medication, etc.) to Musicians On Call 

To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply

• Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization

• Please DO NOT SHOW UP FOR SHIFTS MENTIONED ABOVE IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SCHEDULED THROUGH MUSICIANS ON CALL AND THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY!