Voluntary Action South West Surrey

TRUSTEE ROLE

HELP US make a difference to the lives of people affected by complex COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES

We are seeking volunteers to join our enthusiastic Board of Trustees 

Dyscover is a local charity offering long term support to people with aphasia, a condition which is brought on by stroke, brain injury or a rare language led dementia which results in difficulties in processing and formulating language. We are based in Leatherhead with a satellite group in Kingston.

We offer group and 1:1 sessions which are led by professional Speech and Language Therapists and are designed to help people to adjust to living with aphasia. We help our members to develop strategies for communicating, maximise abilities and provide help and support for partners, carers and other family members.

Whether you are an experienced Trustee or looking to take your first step at Board level, we would love to hear from you. We are particularly keen to find someone with a professional fundraising background, as well as people who have experienced aphasia in some way.

If you are interested in finding out more, please click on the "Fill in an Application" button and we will get in touch for a chat.

John Woollatt

Chair of Trustees

Dyscover provides support, encouragement and opportunity to people with aphasia, a communication disorder often brought on by a stroke.

Volunteers play a vital role in the activities of Dyscover by being involved in our conversation support groups and courses (which are run by speech and language therapists). We are based just outside Leatherhead and also in Kingston. We also run groups online so would be interested to hear from people who are interested in volunteering remotely.

These groups are designed to increase the member's confidence, self esteem and maximise their communication abilities.

You would be part of a happy, positive and friendly group and would see people really benefit from your help. We offer initial and ongoing training.

What skills do I need?

Be a good listener, sensitive and understanding person.

Happy to share your skills and interests, you will help people regain their confidence. Be available one morning or afternoon a week over 40 weeks a year.