Description
Express Group Fife 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 Volunteer Cooks who can 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. Groups run from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm with lunch served around 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 and travel expenses reimbursed. Free parking available at all venues.
Check this website for more details https://www.expressgroupfife.org.uk
Organisation aims and objectives
For over 45 years people in Fife experiencing mental health problems have been able to turn to Express Group Fife to help them cope and recover. The aim of the Groups is to promote positive mental health and wellbeing by providing a safe place for sharing experiences and peer support. There are currently thirteen Groups at nine locations across Fife each week, providing various activities to encourage social interaction and confidence building, helping to make new friends and make the most of life in the community. The Groups are run by a dedicated group of staff, volunteers and very much by the members themselves, which creates a tremendous feeling of belonging and safety. For some, the Groups are perhaps the only place they can meet people and socialise; for others, they are a chance to help and show what they can do. The cooked meal at the end of the morning is a definite draw for many!
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2 hours per week
Frequency and commitment details
2 hours per week
Restrictions
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.
Travel details: St Andrews - Victory Memorial Hall - Monday; Glenrothes - St Columba's Church - Monday or Thursday; Dunfermline - Gillespie Church - Monday or Thursday; Tayport - St Margaret's Church - Thursday.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses can be reimbursed
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Details on request
Training details: 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.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet