Volunteer Roles
Volunteering at the Aphasia Institute provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and become part of an innovative approach to managing aphasia.
Most of our volunteers work directly with clients in our Introductory Program, Community Aphasia Program and outreach In-Home Visiting Program as communication facilitators or assistants. Others volunteer in areas such as administration, fundraising or governance.
As a volunteer you will receive training in Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA™) and ongoing support provided by our team of speech-language pathologists, social workers and communicative disorder assistants.
Our volunteer training also includes opportunities to practice your newly acquired skills through role-playing and working in small groups with people with aphasia.
Volunteering at the Aphasia Institute offers you the opportunity to:
- acquire new skills
- participate in the delivery of our innovative communication programs
- receive ongoing training provided by our interprofessional healthcare team
- join a teaching and learning environment
- make a difference in the life of someone who has aphasia
- be part of our warm, supportive and communicatively accessible community
Volunteer Opportunities at the Aphasia Institute include:
- Communication Group Facilitators
- Outreach In-Home Communication Facilitators
- Assistants – music, art, creative writing, computer, and/or exercise programs
- Kitchen/Snack Area Volunteert
- Office Assistant
“Students, seniors and those in between are working towards a common goal … I feel privileged to have found such a rewarding place in which to do my part.” – J.T. Communication Group Facilitator
(20 years)
“Every day is a ‘learning day’. This is a volunteer experience that challenges me to explore new knowledge about communication, conversation and language.” – M.S. communication Group Facilitator (10 years)
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Upcoming Volunteer Orientation Sessions 2010:
Volunteer Orientation Sessions typically occur on the last Friday of each month. They start at 2:00pm and are generally one hour in length. These sessions provide information about our volunteer opportunities, expectations of our volunteers, and what you can expect from us. They are highly recommended if you are considering applying for a volunteer position at the Aphasia Institute.
Please contact Shannon Hill, Coordinator, Volunteer Services at
416 226-3636 ext. 26 to reserve your spot at one of the following Friday sessions at 2:00 p.m:
- May 28, 2010
- August 27. 2010
- July 30, 2010
- September 17, 2010
- October 29, 2010
- November 26, 2010
To apply complete and fax the Volunteer Application form
(click here to download form) to 416-226-3706
For More Information Please Call
Volunteer Services
Phone: 416-226-3636 ext. 26
Fax: 416-226-3706
email: volunteercoordinator@aphasia.ca
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