Volunteer With Us

The stroke recovery support volunteer will have a direct role in supporting participants with program activities including light exercise, brain games, and supportive discussion. The volunteer will have the opportunity to lead exercise class, cognitive games, speech group, and facilitated discussion. Many volunteers have a personal connection to stroke recovery or are interested in health care. 

Tasks and Responsiblities

  • Attend stroke recovery meetings in-person

  • Collaborate with the coordinator for preparation and planning of activities 

  • Communicate with the coordinator and other volunteers in a timely manner

  • Lead and facilitate engaging and interactive activities for all participants such as various cognitive games and crafts

  • Safely lead small group chair exercise sessions

  • Facilitate speech group by using supportive communication techniques

  • Build meaningful and therapeutic relationships with participants and other volunteers

  • Willingness to learn new facilitation and communication techniques

  • Contribute ideas towards improving the program

  • Help set up the room including moving tables and chairs 

Commitment

  • Every Friday or Fridays bi-weekly from 9:45am - 12:30pm 

  • Minimum commitment of 6 months, preference to volunteers able to commit to at least 1 year

Accountability

  • Reports to the coordinator

Location

  • In-person at a community center in Burnaby

Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older

  • Education and/or experience in community services or related field an asset 

  • Knowledge of or experience with individuals impacted by stroke and communication disabilities an asset

  • Ability to give and follow instructions

  • Strong interpersonal, listening, and communication skills

  • Self-directed, independent, willing to ask questions 

  • Reliable, understanding, and respectful

  • Team-oriented, collaborative 


1) Fill out application form

2) Complete a criminal record check

3) 1 personal and 1 professional reference 

Requirements

Benefits of the Position

  • Develop greater knowledge of stroke recovery and aphasia

  • Enhance leadership. Gain experience public speaking and using group facilitation techniques

  • Provide a positive impact on the lives of participants who have been impacted by stroke

  • Increase professional networks

  • Gain experience leading group exercise. Learn and practice facilitating a chair exercise routine

  • Volunteers often move on as successful applicants to become speech language pathologists, nurses, audiologists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists

  • Volunteer recognition

  • Learn and practice communicating with people affected by aphasia

Application Timeline

Step 1

Fill out the application form and allow 1 week for a reply. 

Send your up to date criminal record check. If you don’t have on just let us know and we can help you get one.

Step 2

There will be a brief 15-20 minute informal interview to learn more about you and talk more about why you're interested in volunteering. 

Step 3

If successful, there will be 1-2 orientation meetings where you will be able to attend the program, learn how to facilitate sessions, and get to know the participants. 

Volunteering with us is a rewarding opportunity to connect with others, learn more about stroke recovery, and contribute to a positive uplifting environment. ​

If you enjoy working with people, value peer support and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the volunteer position for YOU!

Please fill out our application using the link below.