Aphasia is a condition that affects how people use and understand language. It can make speaking, following conversations, reading, or writing difficult, but it doesn’t affect intelligence. People with aphasia still know what they want to say, the challenge is finding the words. Our online aphasia groups are a safe, friendly space where people who live with aphasia can make music, connect with others who understand and work towards personal goals at their own pace. In this group, Music Therapists use singing, rhythm, and sound in a way that helps people with aphasia find new ways to communicate and connect. 

Chiltern Music Therapy is a not-for-profit organisation using music to help people of all ages connect, communicate, and thrive. We believe in a caring world where music therapy is a transformative thread in everyday life.

Together, we harness the power of music, inspire through human story, and fascinate through science to light up a network of champions.

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About the Role

We’re looking for a volunteer to support the online aphasia group on Thursdays each week, helping manage the zoom chat and support the music therapist to create a calm, inclusive, and supportive environment.

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What You’ll Do

• Help create a safe, inclusive atmosphere
• Encourage connection and expression through music
• Support participants 
• Manage the Zoom chat and respond to any queries that may come up as the session takes place
  
  

Who This Role Is For

• Confident zoom-users
• People interested in community wellbeing and aphasia-inclusive work
• Friendly, patient, and reliable volunteers
• Those able to support the music therapist during sessions
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to make a meaningful difference through music
• Experience in music therapy group sessions and aphasia-informed practice
• Support from a caring, experienced member of staff
• Real-life work experience of music therapy in practice
  
  

If you’d like to use music to support connection and wellbeing for people living with aphasia, we’d love to hear from you.

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