Ontario: Communication Program Facilitator, Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program (various locations and virtual)

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​The Opportunity:

Help increase self-confidence, independence and improve quality of life of adults living with aphasia and acquired communication disabilities due to stroke, brain injury or illness. The Communication Program Facilitator Volunteer helps clients in a group setting, by learning and applying supportive communication techniques. With guidance and support from Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants, the volunteer provides clients with opportunities to engage in conversation and increase life participation.

Main Responsibilities

  • Learn and use a variety of supportive communication strategies to encourage and support client participation 
  • Participate in program pre and post meetings with staff and volunteers
  • Assist staff and clients during client arrival/departure, program set-up/clean-up and breaks 
  • Attend weekly and notify staff of absences in a timely manner 
  • Record and report weekly volunteer hours 
  • Adhere to all MODC policies, procedures and guidelines

​Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per week

Program Locations: 
  • Maple 
  • Newmarket 
  • Peterborough
  • Stouffville
  • Vaughan
  • Whitby 
  • Virtual

Qualifications and Skills

  • ​18 years of age or older
  • Optimistic, upbeat attitude, conscientious and reliable
  • Initiative driven and ability to work well on a team
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to take verbal and/or written direction and follow through to complete assigned tasks 

Application

If interested, please click here to apply.​


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