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Volunteering Opportunity: VO90771

  • Cook
    with Express Group Fife.

    Created/last updated: 06/07/2026


    About this opportunity:How can you have fun, gain coinfidence and help others at the same time? By becoming a lunch cook 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 Cooks who can prepare simple cooked lunches for groups between 5 and 15 people
     •  Groups meet once or twice a week but there is no need to commit to both days
     •  Groups run from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm with lunch served at 12 noon; the cook can start at a suitable time to achieve this, finishing when clearing up has finished
     •  Each venue has a good size and well-equipped kitchen
     •  Lunch provided, travel expenses reimbursed, free parking at all venues
     •  A Volunteer from Central Fife said - 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
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided: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.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Travel expenses can be reimbursed

    Experience required:General cooking skills. Food hygiene certificate desirable but not essential. You should be approachable, dependable and trustworthy. An ability to maintain confidentiality is essential while understanding the need to share information/concerns with paid staff as required.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References

    Taster available?Yes: Details on request

    Travel DetailsMethil/Masonic Hall/Tuesday Lochgelly/St Finnians Church/Wednesday Tayport/St Margarets Church/Thursday

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.