Communication Support Volunteer (Hospital & Group) (Living well with Aphasia) - Moray

• Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

• VO106278

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy. Join our amazing team of Communication Support Volunteers, who support people who have had one of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. This role will support people with communication difficulty to access supported self management in a group setting at one of our Living Well with Aphasia groups.

Experience required

Good listening and communication skills Reliable, patient and empathic qualities Ability to motivate people to reach their potential Encouraging and supportive Ability to volunteer independently with guidance and support Respectful of the opinions of others Understand the need for confidentiality Able to maintain boundaries Willingness to travel within own area Able to commit to initial and ongoing training and development Ambassador for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Travel expenses

Reasonable out-of- pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your Line Manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.  

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Training details

Safeguarding Adults (L2) E-Learning Roles and Boundaries Supported Communication Condition Awareness

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Safeguarding In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG).

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Moray.

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