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Express Group Fife
- VO90772
How can you HAVE FUN, GAIN CONFIDENCE and HELP OTHERS at the same time? By becoming a SOCIAL GROUP ASSISTANT with EXPRESS GROUP FIFE!
Express Group Fife is a mental health charity, operating in Fife for almost 50 years. They provide social group activities and engage with people over 18 experiencing poor mental health.
They are looking for a 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, serving tea/coffee, taking part/assisting in activities (e.g. board games, bingo, crafts). 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. Time: 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, lunch provided, travel expenses reimbursed, free parking at all venues.
“I really enjoyed volunteering here over past 10 months, it will be sad to leave, it's been a very meaningful experience, and I have learnt a lot” - Volunteer from Central Fife.
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
St Andrews - Victory Memorial Hall - Monday ; Glenrothes - St Columbas Church – Thursday; Tayport – St Margarets Church – Thursday, Kirkcaldy – Linton Lane Centre – Friday
Travel expenses
Travel expenses can be reimbursed
Support
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
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Social Group Assistant with Express Group Fife
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Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Fife:
Contact name: Volunteering Team Fife
Email address: volunteering@fva.org
Thank you for registering your interest in Social Group Assistant with Express Group Fife.
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