Volunteer at Bristol After Stroke
We always need more volunteers
so that we can extend the work we do
Our volunteers, our ambassadors
Bristol After Stroke simply could not operate without the untiring commitment of our volunteers. They don't just help run our groups, café sessions and courses but they provide friendship and encouragement to our clients and assist the vital work of fundraising and publicity.
What they do directly affects the lives and recovery of the people who have suffered a stroke, as well as help their carers and families.
Why volunteer?
- Some volunteers have had strokes themselves, adding experience and empathy to the role.
- Many of our clients volunteer with us, giving back to a service that has helped them.
- Volunteering can also present a good opportunity to gain valuable experience to help you in the job market or with a specific career goal
- It can also prove to be a lot of fun – and a great way to make new friends!
Click on the link below to see a 40 second video from Jenny our senior volunteer - about volunteering for Bristol After Stroke:
What could you do?
Peer Mentor
We are recruiting 10 new stroke affected peer mentors to join our cohort of 8, to provide empathetic, one-to-one, person-centred support helping “mentees” to recognise and, where possible, overcome the barriers and obstacles they are encountering following stroke. Mentors will share their own lived experiences as well as the coping strategies that worked for them. Potential peer mentors go on full training and need to be available on the following dates:
6, half day training sessions – taking place on the mornings of Mon 25th, Weds 27th, Thurs 28th Nov and Mon 2nd, Tues 3rd and Thurs 5th Dec.
Closing date for applications is Friday 8th of November.
To apply please complete a Peer Mentor Expressions of Interest Form, Equalities form and refer to the Peer Mentor Role Description.
Please send applications to: [email protected] or contact Lucy via email or phone on 0117 9647657 if you have any questions about the role.
Peer Mentor Expressions of Interest Form
Activities and Group Volunteer - Bedminster
We are looking to recruit a new volunteer to support our Bedminster group. The group takes place weekly with 2 cohorts that meet bi-weekly. The group takes place on a Thursday morning and does a range of activities to support with stroke recovery and wellbeing.
To find out more please look at the attached role description and to apply complete the Application form and Equalities form below and email them to Lucy Stockall (details below)
Activities and Group Volunteer Role Description - Bedminster.docx
Activities and Group Volunteer - Lyde Green
We are looking to recruit a new volunteer to support our Lyde Green group in South Glos. The group takes place weekly with 2 cohorts that meet bi-weekly. The group takes place on a Wednesday afternoon and does a range of activities to support with stroke recovery and wellbeing.
To find out more please look at the attached role description and to apply complete the Application form and Equalities form below and email them to Lucy Stockall (details below)
Activities and Group Volunteer Role Description -Lyde Green
Activities and Group Volunteer - Portway
We are looking to recruit a new volunteer to support our Portway group in Shirehampton. The group which takes place weekly on a Thursday afternoon needs someone who is friendly and encouraging to support with physical activities such as Skittles as well as other activities and games to aid physical and cognitive recovery, to rebuild confidence.
To find out more please look at the attached role description and to apply complete the Application form and Equalities form below and email them to Lucy Stockall (details below)
Activities and Group Volunteer Role Description - Portway.
Bristol Stroke Cafe Volunteer
Our Stroke Café Volunteers provides help and support to our Stroke Key workers who run a monthly drop-in café. The café gives people affected by stroke the opportunity to meet others affected by stroke, hear informative talks, meet staff and volunteers as well as find out more about the services Bristol After Stroke provide and arrange for further contact. The cafe usually takes place on the 3rd Wednesday afternoon of the month.
To find out more please look at the attached role description and to apply complete the Application form and Equalities form below and email them to Lucy Stockall (details below)
Bristol Stroke Cafe Volunteer - Role Description
Become a Trustee..
Bristol After Stroke are looking to recruit a member to the board of Trustees who can support the charity to promote a healthy and lawful working environment for our employees and volunteers. The new Trustee will bring a variety of skills, perspectives, and experiences, to join our Board to help us shape our charity’s future. This is an exciting time to be involved in the charity and we are looking for someone who is engaged with the cause, energetic and passionate. You will be able to think strategically and practically about the challenges and opportunities the organisation may face, whilst also providing leadership, scrutiny and support.
The specific professional backgrounds that could really be helpful are IT and finance.
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates from under-represented groups which would include Asian, Black, and other ethnic minority communities. This is particularly relevant because these groups over-index in Stroke occurrence. We also look for more participation from disabled people and young people.
To find out more call 0117 9647657 or email [email protected] and our Chief Executive Rebecca Sheehy or chair of Trustees Mike Hill will be pleased to talk through the role with you. Alternatively, to apply please complete the application form below and equalities form and email to [email protected]
Trustee_Role_Description_2023.docx
Trustee__Application_Form.docx
Other ways you can support through Volunteering:
Can you help with Fundraising? Maybe you would like to organise your own event or support at a charity collection or information stall?
Have you had a Stroke and received support from Bristol After Stroke? Maybe you would be willing to share your stroke story or you might even be willing to get involved in our Pilot Peer Mentor Scheme?
There are many ways you can get involved and for more information please contact Volunteer Coordinator Lucy Stockall on [email protected]
Could you help us?
If you would like to apply for one of these volunteer opportunities please complete the application form below as well as the equalities form and email it to [email protected]
If you have any questions about volunteering or about these roles you can also call Lucy on 0117 9647657
