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• Social Group Assistant with Express Group Fife Volunteer Opportunity No. VO90772 - Created/last updated: 10/07/2025

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  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
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings 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:	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.

  
  

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