Speech and Language Volunteer

Speech and Language Volunteer

Posted for Dyscover (CSVA)

Posted by Central Surrey Voluntary Action

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To work as part of a SLT led team to support Dyscover members attending the group sessions. The main aims of these sessions are to enhance/improve the communication skills of group members with aphasia and promote their participation in conversation.

• To attend morning briefing meetings prior to members arriving to discuss the day’s issues and take instructions from staff for that session.

• With the support of staff, to get to know the communication difficulties of each member and understand how and when to use strategies to help.

• To come prepared with any information sent by group leader and have props/ a pen and paper available to use.

• To help create a warm and welcoming, aphasia friendly environment.

• To assist the SALT and Assistants to deliver the pre-planned programme of conversational topics/activities. This is under the guidance of staff and may include:

Leading a small conversation group in ‘break out rooms.’ Screen sharing Preparing resources or research topics for a future session

• To attend weekly de-brief meetings and give constructive feedback on successes and challenges of the session.

• To engage in Dyscover’s ongoing volunteer

What skills do I need?

To be compassionate and patient