Behind The Sm;le

Do you want to attend a
General supportive Mental health group
Art once a month.

A Men's only group

A Women's only group

An LGBTQIA + group ( run with support from Out2gether)

Have you been bereaved by su***de? Do you want to meet others who have been in that similar situation.

Do you enjoy trying some crafts and chatting

Do you want to walk with some company

If the answer is YES to any of the above , please comment below, and let us know if you prefer, morning, afternoon or evening.

Do you want online or face 2 face.

So important!!!!!!!!

Thank you to everyone who came to visit us last week at the volunteers expo. We had great chats with loads of people.

We raised some awareness of our charity and our groups, we also spoke to various people who were interested in volunteering in some way. We hope these potential volunteers develop into something. Some people put their names down for us to send information, but some didn't, if you're interested in helping us don't forget to email: [email protected].

The minimum we would require people to do, is display various flyers in as many places as possible, eg Doctors, Dentists, various shop windows, bus shelters, supermarkets etc as this would help us get the word out to the public who may need it.

Could you help us with distributing flyers or other information, to spread the word.

We are in a Catch 22 at the moment. We need volunteers to run the groups and other thing's but at the moment not enough people attending

Come and see us at Worcester volunteer Expo, we are outside the Guildhall

Come and visit us at the Volunteers Expo at Worcester Guildhall, we are right outside, so you can't miss us.

Please join us for any of the following groups, contact for more information

We will see you next Friday at the volunteers expo, 10 to 2pm we will be with our gazebo outside the Guildhall Worcester. Come and have a chat.

🌟 ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO! 🌟

Worcester’s Largest Volunteer Expo is nearly here! 💙

If you’ve ever thought about giving back to your community, meeting like-minded people, or finding a cause that truly inspires you, this is your sign to get involved 🙌

Join us at the Volunteer Expo where 25+ amazing local organisations and charities will be showcasing exciting volunteering opportunities for all interests, skills, and schedules. Whether you’ve got a few hours to spare or you’re looking for a long-term role, there’s something for everyone!

📍 The Guildhall, High Street, Worcester
📅 Friday 5th June 2026
⏰ 10am – 2pm

Come along, have a chat, discover new opportunities, and see how volunteering can make a real difference, both in your community and in your own life ✨

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