We need your support to reach stroke survivors and their loved ones across the UK.

People often spend more time on their own after a stroke which might lead them to feeling isolated. Having a regular chat can help people build confidence and feel more connected.

What's involved?

As a volunteer, you’ll support people by offering a listening ear and sharing your experiences.

You’ll need to be able to commit to a regular call at the same time each week for eight weeks. Calls should last around 30 minutes.

You’ll need to have your own email address, which you can access and use without support, and be comfortable accessing online training. 

A weekly call could support someone to take the next step in their recovery.

Learn more about the role and sign up below.

Volunteer role

Lived Experience volunteer role

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If you’ve had a stroke, over one year ago, or care for someone who has, and feel you could support someone in their recovery journey, this role is for you.

As someone with lived experience of stroke, you know the effects can't always be seen or understood by the people around us. Sharing your experiences and talking through things on the phone can support people to understand their stroke better and learn new ways to cope.

Our Lived Experience volunteers tell us they often get as much from the calls as they give to the people they support.

If you’re interested, please read the Lived Experience volunteer job description and sign up using the form below.

You may also like to read about other volunteer opportunities.

Sign up

This form takes around 5-10 minutes to complete. After completing the form one of our friendly team will get in touch to arrange an informal telephone interview. You must be over 18 to volunteer.

If you have any issues with this form, please email supporter.relations@stroke.org.uk.

Personal details

Full name
Please confirm you're the only person who has access to this email address for data protection purposes.
First language
Must be able to hold a conversation with this language.
Are you a stroke survivor or a carer?
The impact of your stroke
Please select all that apply.
The impact of being a carer
Please select all that apply
Do you have experience of supporting people with aphasia?

Your availability

To help us match you with the most suitable beneficiary, we'd like to know when you're available to talk. Please select as many days and times that work for you.
 

Please note: 
AM means between 9.00am – 12.00pm
PM means between 12.00pm – 5.00pm
Evening means between 5.00pm – 8.00pm.

Please select your availability

Your hobbies and interests

Please select your hobbies and interests:
I am willing to abide by the values and behaviours of the Stroke Association. I agree not to disclose confidential information about people who have had a stroke, their families and carers or the organisation, gained in the course of my involvement, to any outside party.
How would you like to hear from us?
Your privacy is our priority. We promise to keep your details safe and will never sell them. We will also keep in touch by post about how we can continue to support you, and opportunities to support us. If you would like to change the way you hear from us, just call 0300 3300 740 or email supporter.relations@stroke.org.uk. How we protect and use your personal data is set out in our privacy policy.