Group Communication/Conversation Facilitators (York-Durham Aphasia Centre, March of Dimes)

Group Communication/Conversation Facilitators
(York-Durham Aphasia Centre, March of Dimes)

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Position ID: 2302

Last Modified: 27 May 2013

Last Full Update: 27 May 2013

Opportunity Details

Contact

Vinyse Barber, Volunteer Coordinator, York-Durham Aphasia Centre; Phone: 905-773-7758 ext 6266 * 1-800-567-0315 ext 6266; Email: vbarber@marchofdimes.ca

More Info Link

www.marchofdimes.ca/ydac

Duties

COMPASSIONATE ADULTS NEEDED FOR GROUP CONVERSATIONS

Do you have a few hours a week to have meaningful conversations in a fun, lively atmosphere? Volunteers provide support to adults with communication difficulties by participating in group conversation sessions about current events, music, food, art and much more.

Benefits

1) A unique and rewarding experience
2) Opportunity to chat, smile and laugh
3) A chance to meet new and diverse friends
4) Opportunities to evaluate and shape our community program
5) Knowledge of the brain, stroke, head injury and aphasia
6) Regular training workshops on a variety of topics
7) A reference letter upon fulfillment of 6-month commitment*

*some conditions apply

Clients

This community agency specializes in group programs for adults with aphasia and other communication disabilities due to stroke, brain injury or brain illness. Our clients experience difficulties in the areas of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
Friday: Morning, Afternoon

Programs are held at the following locations:

Vaughan: Mackenzie Health (Jane/Rutherford) on Tuesdays, and Maple Health Centre (Keele/McNaughton) on Wednesdays
Newmarket: Newmarket Health Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Stouffville: Parkview Village on Thursdays

Seasons

Year Round

Location

Locations in Vaughan (Maple), Newmarket and Stouffville

Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Number of Positions

Newmarket: 5 individual(s) ; Vaughan: 5 individual(s) ; Whitchurch-Stouffville: 5 individual(s)

15 individual(s) needed in total.

Ages

18 year(s) - 99 year(s)

Suitable for OSSD

Minimum Hours

4 / Week

Commitment Length

Long Term - 6 months and up

Training

Orientation ; Training on the job ; Orientation ; Training on the job ; New Volunteer Orientation; Training on the job; Regularly scheduled training workshops as well as additional opportunities to learn and grow.

Interaction Level

One-on-one ; Small Group ; Mostly group interaction in a group with 3-5 adults, One-on-One Interaction for certain roles

Cost

No cost to the volunteer. Cost of Vulnerable Sector Screening is reimbursed by the organization.

Police Check

Required

Volunteer Categories

Education ; General Help (Developmental/Mental/Physical Disabilities) ; General Help (Education) ; General Help (Languages) ; General Help (Senior Citizens)

Skills/Experience

Good communication skills, comfortable with group interaction, interest in having conversations over a wide range of topics, a willingness to learn and share. We provide volunteers with complete training.

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