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.

• 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