Stroke Support Group

Ref: V244 | Stroke Group Supporter | Dundee, Tayside

We’re looking for two Stroke Group Supporters over the age of 18 years old, at Speakability Tayside, Dundee. The group meet at the Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY. 

You’ll be volunteering every third Friday of the month for two hours from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.  You need to be able to complete online training.

We provide all of our volunteers with training, so you feel confident in your role and give the best possible support to stroke survivors attending meetings.

Stroke Association Voluntary Groups provide long term social and peer support to people affected by stroke and other brain conditions.  They organise events and meet together to reduce social isolation and rebuild the confidence of members.  Stroke group supporters assist in the running of one local group and help support the group members.

The volunteers will:

·       Be good at working with people and helping to support them at meetings and events.

·       Enjoy helping with community group activities and working with others.

·       Have a friendly and approachable manner and be comfortable welcoming people to the group.

This role would be particularly interesting for anyone with lived experience of stroke as a survivor, family member, friend or carer. However, all experience is valuable, and everyone is welcome to apply.

A Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check is required for this role.

Interested in this role?

Find out more by downloading the role description for the Stroke Group Supporter role.

If you are interested in this role please find more details on our website link.

We want to reduce barriers to inclusion. Help us understand who’s applying for and getting roles with us by completing our Equal Opportunities Form. This helps us continue to identify anything that’s getting in the way of people looking to join us. This information does not form part of your application.

Stroke Association

Finding strength through support

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.  

We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. 

It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our people. We know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for all those affected by stroke. 

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.