Speech and Language Support Group Facilitator (Online speech confidence facilitator volunteers)

Are you a good facilitator and communicator?

We don’t need you to be an expert in speech confidence, just a willingness to learn some basic techniques and vocal exercise tools. A full induction will be given.

Many people take for granted the ability to communicate verbally, but over 80% of people with Parkinson's experience a voice or speech disorder, leading many to become less confident communicators.

We're looking for volunteers to facilitate and support a group of people affected by Parkinson's to continue valuable speech exercises.

You’ll be delivering online sessions, once a month for an hour, with exercises based on LSVT LOUD, adopting the general principles of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment.

Delivering alongside other volunteers, you'll help provide encouragement and a positive environment for people to practice their skills and for attendees to access peer support, helping them to take control of Parkinson's.

You'll gain experience of working in a speech confidence environment, and have a real impact on people affected by Parkinson's.

Key Role Activities:

• Plan and organise speech confidence sessions (using template resources) in advance of each monthly session
• Lead by example, speaking loudly and clearly
• Ensure all preparatory materials / information is completed ahead of time ready to be shared with participants
• Ensure that information and data are handled in compliance with GDPR