Group volunteer

Group volunteer

Posted for Stroke North

Posted by North Tyneside VODA

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with

• making teas and coffees
• setting up games and activities
• assisting members of the group
  

Meetings begin with a chat over a cup of tea or coffee, followed by one of the different activities. We offer a variety of activities, including quizzes, table top games e.g Dominoes, draughts, Beetle, Card Bingo, art and crafts, floor games such as Boccia (a type of bowls), Kurling. We arrange speakers on various topics and organise visits to places of interest. 

One member made the following observation:

“I’m not the easiest person to know, I’m in a wheelchair and my speech isn’t good. I’m sure that alone does a lot for my mood. After 20 years of hiding at home, I was frightened in case I lowered the tone. Low self-esteem is what the Doctor said. But instead of meds, I joined this group instead. So, I wanted to say thank you, and say you’re doing just fine. Just remember to people like me you are all my lifeline.”

What skills do I need?

• ability to understand the needs of people after stroke
• memory loss, confusion, visual impairment etc
• empathy with members