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 Communications 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.

Applications for this role are currently closed. Please check back in March when we’ll be opening vacancies for the spring session.​

• Assist staff and clients during client arrival/departure, program set-up/clean-up and breaks 
• Use a variety of supportive communication strategies to encourage client participation 
• Participate in program pre and post meetings with staff and volunteers 
• Prepare and/or bring in materials and resources for the communication groups 
• Report any absences to staff in a timely manner 
• Record and report weekly volunteer hours 
• Adhere to all MODC policies, procedures and guidelines 
  

• 18 years of age and older
  
• Able to take initiative 
• Reliable, collaborative, empathetic and patient
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Able to travel to a program site on the same day and time every week (in-person only)
  
• Able to take verbal and/or written direction and follow through to complete assigned tasks