March of Dimes Canada (PEER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – ISLAND STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT NETWORK)

Organization Name: March of Dimes Canada
Opportunity Title: PEER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – ISLAND STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT NETWORK
Category: Social and Community Service
Commitment: 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: June 28, 2022
End Date: June 30, 2024

Email: shenry@marchofdimes.ca
Website: https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Strong interpersonal skills Reliable, one year commitment- 1-2 hrs per week Able to demonstrate a positive attitude Must be a stroke survivor (at least one year post stroke) or a caregiver for someone who has had a stroke Respect and value cultural diversities, the opinions and ideas of others Ability to demonstrate, inform and share your knowledge based on your lived experience and by using evidence based documents such as “Your Stroke Journey” Our vision is a world where everyone impacted by stroke can recover and live with renewed purpose and inspire others to do the same. To learn more, visit www.afterstroke.ca