Volunteer with the Nova Scotia Aphasia Association
Volunteer with the Nova Scotia Aphasia Association Persons with aphasia are encouraged to apply to committee member positions. The NSAA will provide a supportive environment. Students are welcome to apply. The NSAA supports students’ need to put their studies first . LANGUAGE LEARNING RESOURCE COMMITTEE SLP MEMBER Primary Objectives of the Committee expand Expressive Cafes to different areas of the province create a plan for services in the community for people living with aphasia have regular group activities for people with aphasia co-ordinate events with Communication Committee Requirements meets provincial requirements to practice as an SLP in Nova Scotia interest in supporting individuals with aphasia ability to commit to participate in committee meetings and activities reliability Responsibilities actively participate in committee meetings participate in pursuing the objectives of the committee individual responsibilities to be determined after discussion with Chair Training orientation and training will be provided for volunteers need for specific training will be identified in collaboration with the Committee Chair and Volunteer Coordinator Time Commitment monthly committee meeting (2 hours) involvement in committee projects as needed HALIFAX EXPRESSIVE CAFÉ VOLUNTEER FACILITATOR Description the Expressive Cafe is a subcommittee of the LLRC read about the Express Café on our website: nsaphasia.homestead.com/Cafe Requirements interest in supporting individuals with aphasia ability to commit to participate reliability Responsibilities using facilitative communication techniques, facilitators support members of the Expressive Café during conversation and activities Training orientation and training will be provided for volunteers need for specific training will be identified in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator Time Commitment the Halifax EC is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm FINANCIAL COMMITTEE MEMBER Primary Objectives of the Committee support the Bord of Directors on financial matters work with committees with submission of funding requests work with chartered accountant with filing of taxes Responsibilities actively participate in committee meetings participate in pursuing the objectives of the committee individual responsibilities to be determined after discussion with Chair Time Commitment: monthly committee meeting (2 hours) involvement in committee projects as needed Requirements interest in supporting individuals with aphasia ability to commit to participate in committee meetings and activities reliability previous experience and/or education in financial management would be considered an asset (e.g., business, finance, accounting) Training orientation and training will be provided for volunteers need for specific training will be identified in collaboration with the Committee Chair and Volunteer Coordinator CORPORATE SPONSOR & GRANT COMMITTEE MEMBER Primary Objectives of the Committee investigate funding and sponsorship resources pursue corporate funding and grants Responsibilities actively participate in committee meetings participate in pursuing the objectives of the committee individual responsibilities to be determined after discussion with Chair Time Commitment: monthly committee meeting (2 hours) involvement in committee projects as needed Requirements interest in supporting individuals with aphasia ability to commit to participate in committee meetings and activities reliability previous experience and/or education (e.g., grant writing)would be considered an asset Training orientation and training will be provided for volunteers need for specific training will be identified in collaboration with the Committee Chair and Volunteer Coordinator COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEMBER Primary Objectives of the Committee pursue fulfillment of Communication Strategy maintain website, Facebook, and Twitter accounts plan and implement advertising campaigns report on recovery research on website pursue education of the public and health care professionals Requirements interest in supporting individuals with aphasia ability to commit to participate in committee meetings and activities reliability previous experience and/or education would be considered an asset but is not mandatory Responsibilities actively participate in committee meetings participate in pursuing the objectives of the committee individual responsibilities to be determined after discussion with Chair Training orientation and training will be provided for volunteers need for specific training will be identified in collaboration with the Committee Chair and Volunteer Coordinator Time Commitment approximately 3 hours a week involvement in committee projects as needed EVENTS & FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEMBER Primary Objectives of the Committee plan and carry out events such as: annual Aphasia Awareness Event annual Silent Auction Aphasia Awareness Month event (June) annual Music for Music Day (November) annual raffle (November/December) trivia events contribute to planning of summer aphasia camp solicit sponsorships and donations Responsibilities actively participate in committee meetings participate in pursuing the objectives of the committee individual responsibilities to be determined after discussion with Chair Time Commitment monthly committee meeting (2 hours) involvement in committee projects as needed Requirements interest in supporting individuals with aphasia ability to commit to participate in committee meetings and activities reliability previous experience and/or education would be considered an asset but is not mandatory Training orientation and training will be provided for volunteers need for specific training will be identified in collaboration with the Committee Chair and Volunteer Coordinator VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBER Primary Objectives of the Committee train volunteers in each region of NS recruit volunteers in each area keep records of volunteers (application forms) define roles for volunteers (with other committees) co-ordinate events with Communication Committee Responsibilities actively participate in committee meetings participate in pursuing the objectives of the committee individual responsibilities to be determined after discussion with Chair Requirements interest in supporting individuals with aphasia ability to commit to participate in committee meetings and activities reliability previous experience and/or education would be considered an asset but is not mandatory Training orientation and training will be provided for volunteers need for specific training will be identified in collaboration with the Committee Chair and Volunteer Coordinator Time Commitment monthly committee meeting (2 hours) involvement in committee projects as needed COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER Primary Objectives of the Committee identify individuals with aphasia in NS seek input from communities in NS recruit representatives from communities in NS create a multi-disciplinary team to assess and expand services in the province establish a community structure for aphasia services increase education available to health care professionals advocate for improved access to community-based programs pursue formal partnerships with relevant associations and agencies partner with researchers to advance investigation into intervention Responsibilities actively participate in committee meetings participate in pursuing the objectives of the committee individual responsibilities to be determined after discussion with Chair Requirements interest in supporting individuals with aphasia ability to commit to participate in committee meetings and activities reliability previous experience and/or education would be considered an asset Training orientation and training will be provided for volunteers need for specific training will be identified in collaboration with the Committee Chair and Volunteer Coordinator Time Commitment monthly committee meeting (2 hours) involvement in committee projects as needed Contact To apply, please complete the volunteer application form and submit it to: Pamela Coulter Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] Depending on your interest, please feel welcome to also send a resume. Nova Scotia Aphasia Association www.nsaphasia.ca [email protected] 902.445.4960 23 Braeside Lane, Halifax, NS, B3M 3J6 T (902) 445-4960 F (902) 444-7860 [email protected] Volunteer Application Contact Information Name Address Home Phone Work Phone E-Mail Availability When are you available? morning afternoon evening Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Comments: Interests In which areas you are interested in volunteering? Administration Deliveries Driver Events Language Learning Resources Fieldwork Reading/ Language Tutor Expressive Cafe Volunteer coordination Other (specify): Newsletter production Communication (email, phone, website) Social media (Facebook/Twitter) Public Relations Finances (accounting, taxes) Law/legal advice Governance (board of directors) Grants and Sponsorships Fundraising Special Skills or Qualifications Summarize special skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or through other activities, including hobbies or sports. Previous Volunteer Experience Summarize your previous volunteer experience. NSAA Volunteer Application 7 Person to Notify in Case of Emergency Name Relationship: Address Home Phone Work Phone E-Mail Agreement and Signature By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal. Name (print) Signature Date Our Policy It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities to ALL adults who have acquired aphasia and other language disorders due to stroke or brain injury. Thank you for completing this application form and for your interest in volunteering with us. Contact Please send your completed application form to: Pamela Coulter Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] NSAA Volunteer Application 8
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