Social Group Assistant

• Express Group Fife

• VO90772

Express Group Fife is a mental health charity, operating in Fife for 45 years. They provide group activities and engage with people over 18 experiencing poor mental health.

They are looking for Social Group Assistants for their groups listed below. Activities involved: setting up the hall (tables and chairs, but not at every location), socialising with service users, taking part/assisting in activities (e.g. board games, bingo, crafts). Time: usually 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch provided and travel expenses reimbursed. There is always a Group Coordinator facilitating the group and very often also a Case Worker who can work individually with service users when needed. Free parking available at all venues.

You can check their website for more details www.expressgroupfife.org.uk

Experience required

You will be friendly and approachable, dependable and trustworthy. An ability to maintain confidentiality is essential while understanding the need to share information/concerns with paid staff as required.

Travel details

Glenrothes - St Columbas Church - Monday or Thursday; Dunfermline - Gillespie Church - Monday; Tayport - St Margarets Church - Thursday; Inverkeithing - Civic Centre - Friday

Travel expenses

Travel expenses can be reimbursed

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Training details

Volunteers will be made aware of the relevant organisational policies and procedures and will get ongoing support from staff. Relevant training opportunities will be offered.

Taster

Details on request

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Fife.

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