Conversation Partner

What You'll Do: 

You will befriend a person living at home with aphasia, a communication disability. We would ask you to do this regularly, once a week, for approximately one hour plus travel time.

  • You will get to know them and build a rapport with them.
  • You will provide better conversations with training beforehand
  • You will be able to signpost them to other support services 
  • You will complete a one sided feedback sheet and join supervision and support sessions, where you can recieve peer support as well as professional support
  • You will have fun and learn from the person with aphasia.
Why You'll Love It: 
  • You will get to know a person and build a rapport with them
  • You will learn about the wider support services that are out there
  • You will have support all the way from us and your peers
  • You will have fun and enjoy this opportunity
What You'll Learn: 
  • You will learn about good communication support
  • You will learn about the role of the Speech and Language Therapist in the Community
  • You will learn what wider support systems there are
  • You will learn to be organised and reliable 
  • You will learn about safeguarding and risk management
What We're Looking For: 
  • Someone who is a good communicator
  • Someone with an appetite to learn
  • Someone who is happy to travel via transport links or in their own car
  • Someone who is reliable and honest
Summary
Volunteering
Befriender
Older People
Hammersmith and Fulham
Islington
Lambeth
Lewisham
Southwark
Wandsworth
Barnet
Bromley
Croydon
6 Weeks Minimum
2 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Authenticity
Communicating
Creative problem-solving
Emotional intelligence
Relevant interests: 
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Requirements: 
Over 21 years old
Statement of Motivation
Valid Driving License
DBS check
In-Person Interview
Training
These documents must be completed: 

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