ReConnect Glos, has a particular focus on the recovery journey of people following a stroke and runs a stroke befriending service plus 12 stroke and general interest groups across Gloucestershire ...
Group Helper for Stroke group in Cinderford
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Paula Needham
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Requirements
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Fortnightly helper required for our brand new Stroke Support group in Cinderford (alternate Tuesdays at 10.30).
ReConnect supports people affected by Stroke and Aphasia, to connect with each other. We facilitate a peer befriending scheme and peer support groups across Gloucestershire to help reduce social isolation and build the confidence and self-esteem.
As a Group Enabler, you will:
- support our Group Leaders to run peer support groups
- help the Group Leader to ensure everyone feels comfortable in the group.
- Support positive group dynamics.
- encourage people to achieve personal goals within the group.
- support people to become more independent.
- provide admin support such as maintaining the register
This role might be perfect for you, if you are:
- able to enable and empower people to help themselves.
- empathetic and non-judgemental.
- willing to try new things and adapt to the needs of the people you are supporting.
- happy to be autonomous with guidance from a key staff member.
- over 18 years old
- reliable, clean and presentable
As a volunteer, you will benefit from:
- an induction and on-going training, covering safeguarding, health & safety.
- regular ongoing support from a named staff member.
- meeting people who have been affected by and long-term health conditions.
- an opportunity to enhance your CV or learn new skills.
- connection to your local community.
- being a valued member of an incredible and friendly team.
- out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed.
Location & time commitment:
- most volunteers commit to 2 to 3 hours per fortnight for at least six months to provide consistency for the group they support.
- our groups run across Gloucestershire, please see our website.
Application Process:
- To apply, please reply and express your interest providing a contact number
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role. ReConnect will process this with you for free.
- Once we have received your application, references and DBS check we will arrange a time for your training and match you with a person.
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About ReConnect Gloucestershire CIC
ReConnect Glos, has a particular focus on the recovery journey of people following a stroke and runs a stroke befriending service plus 12 stroke and general interest groups across Gloucestershire. This regular social interaction and connection with someone who understands, can help to build confidence, self-esteem and structure amongst many other positive outcomes. While you do not need to have had a stroke yourself, a commitment to this area is important.
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