The Say Aphasia charity provides support groups across the UK for people with aphasia; a language and communication disability caused by a brain injury like a stroke. Aphasia affects over 350,000 people in the UK but is little understood or known about by the public. It is the only aphasia charity set up by people with aphasia for people with aphasia; helping them to adapt to their new way of life and regain their independence and confidence.
Aphasia occurs due to injury to the brain such as a stroke. It affects access to language, resulting in difficulties following conversations, speaking, reading and writing.
Say Aphasia are seeking dedicated and compassionate Volunteers to join their new drop in group in Sherbourne, Dorset that take place on 10 am to 12 pm pm on the last Wednesday of the month, This role is ideal for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the community while gaining valuable experience.
Volunteers will support the running of the group with communicating, and will have the opportunity to utilise their communication skills and IT knowledge to take a register of attendance.
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