Support Volunteer

Volunteers needed!.

The Support Volunteer is part of the volunteering team of Say Aphasia. Alongside the Peer Leader and Helping Hands Volunteer, the Support Volunteer supports individual Say Aphasia meet-ups. The role specifically focuses on supporting the peer leader in roles that are easier for someone without language impairment.

Roles:

• Provide a safe, inclusive and accessible environment.
• Adhere to Say Aphasia’s policies and procedures.
• Responsible for group admin, alongside the Peer Leader.
• Ensure group checklist is completed and implemented, during support group meet-up.
• Ensure the attendance forms are completed at every meet-up.
• Ensure the member forms are completed for new members.
• Ensure the visitor forms are completed for any visitors.
• Give ‘Welcome Packs’ to new members.
• Ensure members are contacted if group plans change, and inform the Charity Coordinator.
• Responsible for gathering members' information using Say Aphasia’s digital Forms.

Skills

• Communication: Being able to speak clearly and politely and having good listening skills
• Organisation: Being able to keep things running smoothly and efficiently
• Time management: Being available for schedule drop in meetings
• Problem-solving: Being able to effectively solve challenges
• Adaptability: Being able to manage unpredictable tasks
• Attention to detail: Being able to pay close attention to details
• IT skills: Having basic computer skills, such as familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Understanding of confidentiality: Being able to understand and follow confidentiality and data protection policies
• Respect: Being respectful of different views, values, and cultures
• Willingness to learn: Being willing to learn about and follow the organization's aims, principles, and policies
• Commitment: Being committed to the work you're doing.

Benefits

Volunteering for the charity is very rewarding. The training and support ensures that the volunteers learn and enjoy their time with the charity. By giving your time to people with aphasia, you will be improving their quality of life. Many of the members attending the groups live alone, or have minimal social interactions. Having a regular drop-in group to meet others with similar experiences of living with aphasia, vastly improves their mental health and well being. As a volunteer, you can help the members to communicate with each other, help to organise activities, or help out with teas and coffees. Say Aphasia offers a warm welcome to volunteers. 

Practical Considerations

Volunteers must be available for the schedule drop-in meetings of their choice.

Volunteering roles are currently available in the following locations:

When do I need to be available?

Details	You must be available for the times of your chosen drop in, see above.

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