Communication Facilitators/Group Conversation Volunteers
(March of Dimes Canada (MODC), Peterborough, Aphasia and Communication Disabilities (ACD) Program, Peterborough)
Position ID: V-PET0330
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2022
Last Full Update: 18 Oct 2019
Opportunity Details: Communication Facilitators/Group Conversation Volunteers
| Contact | Maryam Iqbal, Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program Volunteer Coordinator, March of Dimes Canada; Phone: Toll Free (Business) 1-800-567-0315 ext 6266; Email: miqbal@marchofdimes.ca |
| Duties | Compassionate adults needed for group consultations * 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. |
| More Info Link | www.marchofdimes.ca/acdp |
| Benefits | * A unique and rewarding experience * Opportunity to chat, smile and laugh * A chance to meet new and diverse friends * Regular training workshops on a variety of topics * Reference Letters |
| 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. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Friend / Penpal ; Social Interaction ; Support Group Facilitation |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; * Comfortable with group interaction. * Interest in having conversations over a wide range of topics. * A willingness to learn and share. |
| Interaction Level | * Mostly group interaction occur with 3-5 adults * One-on-one interaction possible. |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week |
| Location | Northminster United Church, 300 Sunset Boulevard Peterborough, ON K9H 5L3 |
| Number of Positions | Peterborough: 5 individual(s) 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided ; Two sessions of training provided per year. Shadowing trainee for first 4-6 weeks. Therapists are on hand at all times to provide support and assistance as required. |
| Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: March of Dimes Canada (MODC), Peterborough, Aphasia and Communication Disabilities (ACD) Program, Peterborough
| Office Phone | 647-522-1319 |
| acdp@marchofdimes.ca | |
| Website | www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/acs/acdp |
| Address & Map | Northminster United Church 300 Sunset Blvd Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 5L3 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program, March of Dimes Canada, 13311 Yonge St Suite 202 Richmond Hill, ON Canada L4E 3L6 |