Conversation Partner Scheme

Learn how to set up your own conversation partner scheme where trained volunteers visit people with aphasia in their homes for supported conversation.

Supports isolated people with aphasia and helps them re-connect with life.

“No question that it does offer long term support and… it helps to build confidence that we couldn't otherwise do” stroke service provider

Our training package includes

• Toolkit
• Everything you need to set up a scheme, train your volunteers and evaluate the service
• A CD and DVD of resources to help you through the process.

For more information see an outline of the course in our training section.

Training

• Revisit your own communication skills and learn how to train others to improve their skills
  
• Learn how to recruit, supervise, manage and support volunteers
  
• Practise and discuss the process of setting up a scheme with others
  
• Gain skills to successfully manage the organisation and administration needed for the scheme
  
• Learn how to evaluate the scheme and report back to others. 
  

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for individuals and teams in a wide range of settings, universities or voluntary organisations.

Being a conversation partner - by Monique

Monique and Alistair

My experience - being a conversation partner

Being a conversation partner - my experience (41 kb)