Our Volunteers are the life blood of our organisation. Without them the Groups could just not function. 
The Volunteers have a wide variety of functions depending on what they feel capable of doing:

· Socialising and assisting service users (especially less able ones),

· Organising activities (e.g. bingo, crafts, keep-fit exercises), 

· Cooking (simple cooked lunches), 

· Practical assistance (e.g. setting up the hall, shopping), 

· Entertaining (e.g. music, story-telling). 

10 REASONS TO VOLUNTEER

• Provides you with a sense of purpose 
• Provides a sense of community 
• Helps you meet new friends 
• Increases your social skills 
• Improves self-esteem 
• Teaches you valuable skills 
• Improves job prospects 
• Brings fun into your life 
• It is a boost to wellbeing 
• Gets you out of your comfort zone 
   

CURRENT VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

• We are looking for VOLUNTEER COOKS for some of our groups - please see the list of current opportunities below – who can plan and prepare simple cooked lunches for groups between 5 and 15 people. Groups meet once, twice or three times a week but there is no need to commit to each day at one location. Also, groups run usually from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, but there is no need for the cook to be all 3.5 hours at the group. Each venue has a good size and well-equipped kitchen. 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. Lunch provided and travel expenses reimbursed.

         St Andrews - Victory Memorial Hall - Monday

         Lochgelly - St Finnians Church - Wednesday

         Glenrothes - St Columbas Church - Monday or/and Thursday

         Dunfermline - Gillespie Church - Thursday

         Tayport - St Margarets Church - Thursday

         Kirkcaldy - Linton Lane - Friday

• We are looking for VOLUNTEER SOCIAL GROUP ASSISTANTS for some of our groups - please see the list of current opportunities below. Groups meet once, twice or three times a week but there is no need to commit to each day at one location. Activities involved: setting up the hall (tables and chairs, but not at every location), socialising and assisting clients, taking part/assisting in activities (e.g. board games, bingo, crafts). Time: usually 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. 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. Lunch provided and travel expenses reimbursed.

         Tayport - St Margarets Church - Thursday

         Glenrothes - St Columbas Church - Thursday

         St Andrews - Victory Memorial Hall - Monday

All Volunteers must complete an application form, give two referees and agree to a Standard Disclosure (PVG) check. We would, however, like to make it clear that the disclosure of criminal convictions will not automatically lead to a Volunteer application being turned down. Each case will be decided on its merits. 

We are looking for Volunteers who are 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. Taster visits are available before starting application process.

Express Group Fife is an Equal Opportunities employer, and this applies to Volunteers as well. We particularly welcome Volunteers who themselves have had experience of mental illness either personally or through helping someone they know in their recovery.                  

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?

If you feel you would like to help in any of the groups in any way, please send us an email to info@expressgroupfife.org.uk or call the Head Office on 01592 645331 to have a chat about how we can help you get the most out of helping us. Contact page