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Different Strokes - Group Classes Volunteer

Details of the Charity:

The Different Strokes is a charity run by experts in stroke recovery and rehabilitation who have personal experience with stroke. The organisation provides services for younger stroke survivors and information so they can have a voice within the government for better standards and improved understanding.

Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:

In this role, you will assist the organisation with the coordination and delivery of group-based educational and recreational activities for participants. As a Group Classes Volunteer, you learn a set of skills such as communication, public speaking, active listening, adaptability, time management, problem-solving, and creativity.

Typical duties include:

  • Helping set up the classroom or activity space before the class starts
  • Greeting participants as they arrive, creating a friendly and welcoming environment
  • Assisting with serving tea and coffee and other refreshments 
  • Offering one-on-one assistance to participants in chair-based exercises

Please note, this role requires a CV, and the organisation would like you to commit to a minimum of 3 months.

Additional Benefits:

  • Volunteering hours count towards the Brunel Volunteers Award and Brunel Plus.
  • Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript
  • Add work related experience to your CV and Strengthen your cover letter
  • Network with employers
  • Stand out in Job interviews

  • Interested? Apply below:
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  • Name
  • Have you come to study at Brunel from outside the UK
  • If you are an international student which visa do you hold?
  • Would you like to sign-up for a weekly volunteering Newsletter?