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• Association québécoise des personnes aphasiques (AQPA) Soutien aux personnes aphasiques en offrant un lieu d’appartenance et du support afin de favoriser leur épanouissement et leur intégration sociale. Support to people with aphasia through a variety of bilingual activities and services.

Workshop Assistant for People with Aphasia

Offer number: 00317

• Association québécoise des personnes aphasiques (AQPA) Soutien aux personnes aphasiques en offrant un lieu d’appartenance et du support afin de favoriser leur épanouissement et leur intégration sociale. Support to people with aphasia through a variety of bilingual activities and services.

Activity sector(s)

• Seniors
• Disability

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Type(s) of activity Personal assistance and moral support Activity facilitation

District Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

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Aphasia is a communication disorder most often caused by a stroke or a traumatic brain injury. It affects the ability to speak, understand, read, or write, without altering intelligence.

AQPA offers various activities, workshops, and services to reduce isolation, foster social participation, and promote accessible communication.

Position Summary

The volunteer workshop companion helps ensure the smooth running of workshops for people with aphasia by supporting participants with a warm welcome, personalized assistance, and encouragement throughout the activities.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare activity rooms (materials, room setup);

• Welcome participants upon arrival;

• Provide individual support to participants who may need extra assistance;

• Facilitate communication within the group (active listening, patience, rephrasing, using gestures or visual aids);

• Assist the workshop leader during activities;

• Help tidy up and reorganize the space after workshops;

• Wait with participants with reduced mobility until their adapted transport arrives, if needed.

Desired Profile

• Empathy, patience, and openness to differences.

• Strong listening and communication skills.

• Reliable and punctual.

• Comfortable working as part of a team.

• Interest in community work and/or in issues related to communication and inclusion.

Volunteering Conditions

• Workshops take place on weekdays (morning or afternoon), according to the program schedule.

• Offices situated next to the Mont-Royal metro.

• Flexible commitment, depending on volunteer availability.

• Training and support are provided by AQPA staff.

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Spoken Language(s) French English Bilingual FR-EN

Specific Needs

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual
• Minors 16 years old and over

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

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