Stroke Association Communication Service Supporter | Ashford
Stroke Association [FH]
We’re looking for volunteers over the age of 18 years old, to support stroke survivors who have communication difficulties at one of our Support Groups based at United Church, Ashford, TN23 6JE. For 2 hours on a Thursday morning, fortnightly, between 10:30am and 12:30pm The volunteers will: • Have great listening skills and be able to support people in an empathetic and non-judgemental way. • Be willing to learn and use the technique, called ‘supported conversation’.
We’re looking for one or two volunteers over the age of 18 years old, to support stroke survivors who have communication difficulties at one of our Support Groups, which is based at United Church, Ashford, TN23 6JE. You’ll be volunteering: For 2 hours on a Thursday morning, fortnightly, between 10:30am and 12:30pm We are looking for communication service supporters to assist stroke survivors in developing their communication skills in a group setting. The volunteers will: • Be an effective communication service supporter you need great listening skills and be able to support people in an empathetic and non-judgemental way. • Be willing to learn and use the technique, called ‘supported conversation’, that is used to support people with communication difficulties. If you are someone who enjoys conversation, meeting new people and likes to try new things, then this role might be a good one for you. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role. If you are interested in this role, contact Alison Arthurs, Stroke Association Support Coordinator on alison.arthurs@stroke.org.uk or call 07515 596731.
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Talking To Others, Listening
Great listening skills and be able to support people in an empathetic and non-judgemental way. Be willing to learn and use the technique, called ‘supported conversation’, that is used to support people with communication difficulties.
Great for someone who likes meeting new people, may suit someone with a personal connection to stroke but not essential.
Fortnightly for 2 hours (Thursday morning) Longer term commitment required, 12 months +
TN23 6JE
Ashford United Church, Ashford, TN23 6JE.
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