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.
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
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.
Key skills
Excellent organisational skills
Commitment to deliver a set monthly session
Solid leadership and team-working skills
Good communication skills - verbal, listening, reading and writing
To be friendly, empathetic and non-judgmental
To be warm and able to connect with all types of people from all backgrounds
Be committed to diversity and inclusion
A commitment to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s
To have a ‘growth mindset’ - be open to self-reflection and improving the project
1 hour online sessions, once a month.
You will receive a link to Parkinson's UK Volunteer Induction. This covers a range of topics to help you learn more about Parkinson's, the charity and the practicalities of volunteering.
We will also give you access to a range of resources to help ensure you have what you need to run and deliver speech confidence sessions.
Parkinson’s UK staff will also provide you with ongoing contact and support.
Through your role as a Speech Confidence Group Facilitator Volunteer you will have the opportunity to:
Be part of a team of caring people
Create and deliver communications sessions for people with Parkinson’s
Use and develop valuable skills, including planning, leadership, evaluation and group work
Gain valuable work experience which could help your future career
Meet new people and forge new friendships
Do something useful and meaningful for people living with Parkinson's in your area
Be an important part of Team Parkinson’s and learn about the important work we do
