CHSS Community Connector

  • VO101436


Description

Why we want you:
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.

You’ll support us by carrying out smalls tasks online or in your community which will make a massive difference to people living with our conditions.

What you will be doing:
Liking and sharing posts on social media to help us spread our work
Completing online surveys
Signing campaigns or petitions

The skills you need:
Able to share posts on social media channels
Access to a computer, tablet or smartphone

What's in it for you:
A flexible opportunity to volunteer around your busy life
Make a real difference to people with our conditions
Improve your own health and wellbeing
Use, learn and develop new skills

Organisation aims and objectives

To encourage those who have had a stroke, particularly those with communication problems, to regain maximum independance in the community, enhance their quality of life, build up confidence and widen social horizons. Also, to encourage and support their families and carers.

Availability

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Restrictions

Experience required: For this fully flexible, home-based volunteering opportunity you must have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and have some experience using social media. You will be liking and sharing posts on social media to help us spread our word, completing on-line surveys, signing campaigns or petitions, and more. As little as 5 minutes of your time per week could help us ensure no life is half lived in Scotland!
Minimum age: 18

Support

Training details: A comprehensive welcome pack will be provided.