The Communication Program Volunteer assists adults with aphasia and acquired communication disabilities in a group setting, by learning and applying supportive communication techniques * with guidance and support from Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants, volunteers provide clients with opportunities to engage in conversation and increase life participation

Offer residents and staff a treat or necessity from the ‘tuck cart’

Facilitate small group discussions with adults with Aphasia and acquired communication disabilities who have difficulty speaking, reading, listening or writing as a result of stroke, brain injury or brain illness 
 
Learn and apply supportive communication techniques * with guidance and support from Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants, volunteers provide clients with opportunities to engage in conversation of mutual interest and themed activites that may increase participation and enjoyment

Help at the monthly birthday party celebration * help deliver cake and refreshments, interact with residents, take photos * help to porter residents to and from the event

Provide members with opportunities to engage in conversations * model and encourage the use of various supportive communication strategies such as key wording, choices etc * participate in calendar planning and program implementation * prepare and/or bring in discussion materials/resources for the group * assist members during arrival/departure, program set-up/clean-up and coffee breaks