Communication Facilitators/Group Conversation Volunteers
(March of Dimes Canada, Peterborough, Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program)
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| 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 OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment ; Men ; Women ; Individuals | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dates and Times | Thursday: Morning, Afternoon (9 am - 12:30 pm and 1 pm - 3:30 pm) | |||
| 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. | |||
| Cost | * No cost to the volunteer. * Cost of Vulnerable Sector Screening is reimbursed. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
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| Organization Name | March of Dimes Canada, Peterborough, Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program | |||
| Office Phone | 905-773-7758 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-567-0315 | |||
| Website | www.marchofdimes.ca/acdp | |||
| Address & Map | ||||
| Mailing Address | c/o Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program March of Dimes Canada 13311 Yonge St, Suite 202 Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3L6 | |||
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