Volunteers are needed to talk, laugh, and live at Voices of Hope for Aphasia! Tampa Bay’s only community-based aphasia program is seeking volunteer Communication Assistants for its twice-weekly program in St. Petersburg. Eligible volunteers will be good communication partners for adults with aphasia; speech pathologists, speech pathology assistants or any one willing to use supported communication techniques are welcome. This is a great opportunity to, develop, hone or re-tool your supported communication skills while helping members participate in fun activities. Supported communication training is available for eligible applicants. Volunteers are needed at least one day per week, Mondays or Fridays, between the hours of10:00 am – 2:00 pm. We are also seeking project-specific volunteers who are willing to share their hobby or special skill in an aphasia-friendly way. For more information, see our website at www.vohaphasia.org, call or email Jackie Hinckley, Executive Director, at 727-249-1953 or jackie@vohaphasia.org.
Samantha Parisi
Samantha Parisi
Program Assistant: Samantha is a Social Media Manager, Graphic Designer, and professional actor. She studied Digital Media Marketing at St. Petersburg College and is currently enrolled in the University of Toronto studying English as a Foreign Language. Her interest in working with those with aphasia started during her work as a Simulation Specialist at St. Leo University and recently became more personal as her family copes with the condition. Samantha also manages the social media and marketing for several non-profit and performance art venues.