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voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Social Group Assistant Volunteer Opportunity No. VO90772 - Created/last updated: 10/07/2025 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | 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. 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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: | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Details | St Andrews - Victory Memorial Hall - Monday ; Glenrothes - St Columbas Church - Thursday; Tayport - St Margarets Church - Thursday, Kirkcaldy - Linton Lane Centre - Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |