Volunteer Speech Confidence Group Facilitator (online sessions) | Parkinson's UK

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

What difference will you make?

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

What are we looking for?

Facilitation skills Excellent organisational skills Commitment to deliver a set monthly session Solid leadership and team-working skills Excellent 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

What will you be doing?

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