Ontario: Program Assistant, Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program (Various locations)


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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 Program Assistant 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. 

 

 Tasks and Responsibilities  

  • 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 

 

Staff Liaison:  Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement 

 

Current Location Openings: 

Maple, Newmarket, Whitby, Peterborough and Vaughan 

  

Length of Term:  Ongoing, minimum 4 months commitment 

Time Commitment:  3 hours per week 

 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Must be 18 years of age or older 
  • Able to take initiative 
  • Able to take verbal and/or written direction and follow through to complete assigned tasks 
  • Able to travel to a program site on the same day and time every week 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Reliable, collaborative, empathetic and patient 
  • Prior volunteer experience an asset


Benefits of the Position

  • Develop/enhance leadership, communication, and group facilitation skills 
  • Broaden professional and social networks 
  • Direct hands-on experience with adults with aphasia and acquired communication disabilities 
  • Opportunity to become a strong, proficient user of supportive communication strategies 
  • Access to comprehensive training portal 
  • Participate in regular training workshops on a variety of topics 
  • Dedicated support from staff and fellow volunteers 
  • 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 Level:  High – Direct engagement with clients

 

Application 

If interested, please apply here. 




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