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Become a JoyRx Hallway Musician! (age 18+) Referral
For a child who is going through a life-threatening illness, you can make a difference by lifting their spirits through the power of music.
JoyRx Music draws on the universal power of music to energize and lift spirits. Our music program helps children find joy during the stressful and painful experiences related to extended hospitalizations and treatments for life-threatening illnesses.
Our Volunteer Hallway Musicians are a critical piece of this program, filling the hospital lobbies and hallways with music. This truly transforms the hospital environment for children, families, and staff from the moment they enter the building.
Our musicians come to their preferred hospital, Randall or Doernbecher Children's Hospital, with their instrument ready to play a two hour set of music. The intention is to create a welcoming environment for anyone in the hospital space and to mitigate the stress brought on by hospital stays or treatments.
Our volunteers get experience in the pediatric healthcare setting, learn about trauma informed care, and are part of making a difference in the lives of seriously ill children and their families, while practicing their musical skills.
Our Mission:
We are JoyRx, an organization dedicated to children’s emotional wellness. Since 1995, we have led the way in treating the mental well-being of kids facing significant medical journeys. Our dedicated team provides moments of joy to seriously ill children through the JoyRx Music program, where every interaction is an invitation for children to explore, engage, and play. Because when sick kids feel like kids again, their moods brighten. Anxiety and loneliness fade. Feelings of pain decrease. And the power of joy shines through -- one song, one drumbeat, one child at a time.
Opportunity Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity.
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Fill out Volunteer Interest Form. (Adobe Acrobat Sign (adobesign.com)
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Children & Youth Education, Health & Wellness
People with Health-based Concerns
Caring for People
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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