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Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Social Group Assistant
with Express Group (Fife) LtdVolunteer Opportunity No. VO90772 - Created/last updated: 25/03/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Express Group (Fife) Ltd 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.ukTakes 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 reimbursedExperience 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 Glenrothes - St Columbas Church - Monday or Thursday; Lochgelly - St Finnians Church - Wednesday; Tayport - St Margarets Church - Thursday Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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