Volunteers Aphasia Cafes
About organisation / project
Aphasia Support is a Yorkshire-born charity passionately created by people with Aphasia, and their carers.
Aphasia (also called dysphasia) is a condition that makes it difficult to communicate. It can make it hard to speak, read, write and understand others. It's often caused by a stroke or brain injury. There's no cure, but people usually improve with treatment.
At Aphasia Support, our mission is to improve the wellbeing of people with Aphasia and their carers by providing tailored speech and language therapy and long-term support.
We strive to enhance the quality of life for people with Aphasia – helping them to regain control, confidence and independence.
Our Mission
To create a world where every person with Aphasia has access to support and can communicate with confidence.
Our Aims
- To reduce isolation of people with Aphasia
- To improve the communication skills and wellbeing of people with Aphasia
- To raise awareness and understanding of Aphasia
- To improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of carers and volunteers in providing support to people with Aphasia
- To supplement NHS services by providing long-term support for people with Aphasia
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The aphasia cafes are designed with a simple structure in mind. They are places where we encourage people with aphasia to communicate with confidence. The session leader will organise activities based on the interests of the group, but they will also allow the group to talk about whatever they want to talk about, and there will be resources made available to support conversations. It’s a supported environment where people with aphasia are encouraged and supported to communicate with confidence.
The aphasia cafes are designed with a simple structure in mind. They are places where we encourage people with aphasia to communicate with confidence. The session leader will organise activities based on the interests of the group, but they will also allow the group to talk about whatever they want to talk about, and there will be resources made available to support conversations. It’s a supported environment where people with aphasia are encouraged and supported to communicate with confidence.
This role can really make a difference to someone’s life and is a great way to learn new skills and it can benefit people keen to move into healthcare related roles.
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Required Role
Volunteers Aphasia Cafes
Key responsibilities
As part of this role you will:
• Attend two meetings in the month for 1.5 hours.
• Gain a strong understanding of supported conversation techniques and be able to apply the skills in a group environment with people with aphasia
• Work alongside the session lead to ensure the aphasia café is accessible to all. If a person is sat alone and not taking part in activities, please support them
• Be offered regular training to enhance and develop your skills
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- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Listening
- Positive attitude
- Time Management
Desirable Skills
- Initiative
- Planning and organising
Skill to gain
- Confidence
- Interpersonal
- Planning and organising
- Team Work
When can you do this role/Calendar
Minimum commitment level: Twice a month
Start Date: 13-10-2025
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Location
Bradford, UK
- The University of Bradford Students' Union is a unincorporated association registered with the charity commission, charity No. 1148622
