As a CHSS Community Connector you can support CHSS any time or anywhere, giving as much or as little time to the tasks as you wish. As long as you have access to a smartphone, tablet or computer you can get involved to ensure No Life is Half Lived. WHY WE WANT YOU: - You’ll support them 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 spread their 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

Going Forward with Bridge of Allan Stroke Group Volunteers Needed! Going Forward with Bridge of Allan Stroke Group supports members who have survived a stroke, are on their own journey and going forward. This group is there to support that journey and offer a friendly, safe and stimulating environment for members to thrive in. The group provides physical, oral and mental stimulation through physical activities such as games like Boccia and Kurling within their spacious hall. They have a varied programme of activities including seated yoga, exercise to music, singing to support those with aphasia, entertainment and a variety of speakers. The group encourages fun and friendship with time to chat over a cuppa and some cakes. The group welcomes spouses and carers of our stroke survivors to join if they wish to do so. Groups like Going Forward with Bridge of Allen Stroke Group increase access to peer support; to enhance recovery, encourage supported self-management, community rehabilitation, maintain health and wellbeing, create community resilience, and combat isolation and loneliness. They are an independent group; insured by and affiliated to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). Their aim is to support people living with stroke and long-term conditions through social interaction and ensure no life is half lived. The group needs a friendly, enthusiastic person who enjoys working with people in their local community to become a part of their wonderful Committee! ABOUT THE COMMITTEE: The Committee makes sure that the group meets its aims as set out in the Constitution. The Committee has an important role to play in balancing the needs of the members, insurer and CHSS including: · Ensuring members have a say in how the group is run · Receiving feedback from members/volunteers on the group’s activities and addressing any issues promptly and respectfully · Having a clear picture of the group’s finances and plan for the future · Ensuring the group has correct policies and procedures including those for working with volunteers, safe working practices, dealing with complaints and confidentiality SKILLS AND QUALITIES · Understanding of the needs of people who have had a stroke · Able to keep and store accurate records · Ability to work well with people · An awareness of boundaries and own limitations · Good communication skills and ability to work confidentially TRAINING AND SUPPORT CHSS can provide training to support you in your role. Training can include: · General information about chest, lung, heart and stroke conditions · First aid, health & safety, data protection (GDPR) · Assisting with mobility TIMINGS: Weekly on a Thursday from 2pm – 4pm. Interested? For more information, please contact Peer Support Coordinator, Georgia Freyne. Tel: 07756 876 063 Email: georgia.freyne@chss.org.uk