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  • How Covid Has Affected My Mental Health - Blog by Fraser, SiMS Volunteer

    How Covid Has Affected My Mental Health - Blog by Fraser, SiMS Volunteer

    Fraser is a volunteer for Support in Mind Scotland. He wanted to write a blog on how the covid outbreak has affected his mental health, as someone who has had his own struggles throughout the years. Read more

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Volunteer

Volunteers play an important role in the work of Support in Mind Scotland. 

People choose to volunteer for a number of reasons. For some, it offers the chance to give something back to the community.

Volunteers make a huge difference to the work of Support in Mind Scotland. By contributing time and enthusiasm volunteers can have fun, learn new skills and make a big difference to those who use our services.

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Who am I? - A Volunteer's Poem

Who am I? - A Volunteer's Poem

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Published: 4th June, 2020

Author: Maria Gillen

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How Covid Has Affected My Mental Health - Blog by Fraser, SiMS Volunteer

How Covid Has Affected My Mental Health - Blog by Fraser, SiMS Volunteer

Fraser is a volunteer for Support in Mind Scotland. He wanted to write a blog on how the covid outbreak has affected his mental health, as someone who has had his own struggles throughout the years. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2020

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Maria Gillen

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Published: 25th February, 2019

Updated: 13th August, 2020

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Volunteers play an important role in the work of Support in Mind Scotland. Please contact us to find out more information and what opportunities are currently available. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2019

Updated: 10th February, 2020

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Support In Mind Scotland is the operating name of the National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland), a company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland SC088179. Charity Number SC 013649.

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