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?
Activities and Group Volunteer Rose Description - 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.
South Glos Stroke Cafe -Downend
We are looking to recruit more volunteers at our monthly South Glos Stroke Cafe in Downend which takes place on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Our Stroke Café Volunteers provide help and support to our Stroke key worker who runs 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. We are looking for a volunteer who is able to help with the physical task of moving tables and a volunteer who can help serve refreshments.
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)
South Glos Stroke Cafe Volunteer - Role Description
Counselling Placement 2025
Bristol After Stroke provides a range of support to people who have had a stroke, as well as their carers (family members). Our small counselling service, based on person-centred values, forms part of this wider support. We are looking for either:
a) a qualified counsellor wanting to expand their experience or gain hours towards accreditation, or
b) a counselling student in training, needing practice hours towards qualifying.
In return for a minimum 12-month commitment, we offer a formal induction and regular supervision with our Lead Counsellor (who has worked with this client group for over 8 years).
We cover an ethnically diverse population and welcome applications from people of varied backgrounds.
“As a counselling volunteer with us you will be helping people regain confidence and build a new life after stroke. You could make a real difference to their lives”.
Basic Requirements
12-month commitment to BAS – extensions by mutual agreement
sufficient time to carry a caseload of 3 clients and attend supervision
have / be working towards diploma qualification (or more) in counselling
professional membership of BACP, NCS, UKCP or equivalent
practising a person-centred, humanistic or integrative approach
Applications via: [email protected]
Closing Date: email to the above address by 5pm on Friday 31 January
Interviews: Thursday 13th February
More about BAS: http://www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/
Questions to: [email protected]
Counsellor_Application_Form__Jan-2025_.doc
Counsellor_Role_Description__Jan-2025_.docx
General_Equalities_Form_2025.doc
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.
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
