Stroke Recovery Association of BC (Stroke Recovery Shaughnessy Program Assistant)

Organization Name: Stroke Recovery Association of BC
Opportunity Title: Stroke Recovery Shaughnessy Program Assistant
Category: Counselling / Support / Mentoring
Commitment: 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: April 1, 2022
End Date: December 31, 2022

Email: elangtry@marchofdimes.ca
Website: https://strokerecoverybc.ca/
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Impact of the Role

The Stroke Recovery Program supports stroke survivors find their way after stroke. The Program Assistant plays an active role in engaging with participates to gain the most from the program. The purpose of the program is to provide stroke survivors the opportunity to connect with other stroke survivors in the community and enjoy social interaction and peer support. The Program Assistant will have a direct role in supporting those with communication disabilities to actively engage in program activities.

Tasks and Responsibilities

·       Actively participate in bi-weekly in-person program sessions

·       Support Program Instructor with the delivery of activities

·       Provide participants with community resources to enhance engagement

·       Complete room set up and clean up before and after session

·       Utilize a variety of supportive communication strategies that support participants with communication challenges to participate fully in program activities

·       Adhere to COVID protocols and requirements for group environments

·       Respect others’ privacy, wishes, values, rights and beliefs

·       Record and report volunteer hours on a monthly basis

·       Adhere to all MODC policies, procedures and guidelines

Staff Liaison
Elizabeth Langtry, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement

Time Commitment
2 hours bi-weekly

Tuesday 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Length of Term
Ongoing

Location
Shaughnessy Heights United Church; Vancouver, BC

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

·       19 years of age or older

• Lived experience as a stroke survivor, caregiver, or someone with knowledge of/experience with individuals affected by stroke and communication disabilities

·       Ability to take initiative

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to take and give verbal and/or written direction and follow through to complete assigned tasks
• Reliable, understanding, collaborative and respectful
• Team-oriented, personable

• Prior volunteer experience an asset

Benefits of the Position

·       Develop/enhance leadership, communication and group facilitation skills

·       Broaden professional and social networks

·       Program specific training and development to ensure your success

·       Develop greater knowledge of stroke recovery and aphasia

·       Dedicated support from staff and fellow volunteers

·       Access to comprehensive training portal

·       Gain hands-on work experience to further or strengthen your professional goals

·       Positively impact the lives of individuals who have been impacted by stroke

·       Participate as a valued volunteer of March of Dimes Canada

Screening Requirements

Screening Level
high – direct engagement with clients

Autonomy Level
medium – self-starter with program instructor support