Become a Good Neighbours Volunteer

The volunteers of Ampthill and District Good Neighbours are Superheroes

The volunteers of Ampthill and District Good Neighbours are unassuming individuals. To look at them as they go about their every day lives you may not realise that they are superheroes in the mould of Superman, Spiderman or Wonder Woman.

You don't need to be able to fly, see through brick walls or read minds (though that may help). But you do need to be passionate about the work of the scheme as for those in need in our communities benefit immeasurably from the volunteer work of our unassuming superheroes.

Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer for Ampthill & District Good Neighbours?

Volunteering for the scheme could not be easier, as Ampthill Good Neighbours are interested in utilizing your skills and experience to help those residents needing help. Ampthill Good Neighbours are keen use what ever skills you can bring to the scheme to benefit the residents of the town, so don't be shy in coming forward!

It is important to emphasize that as a volunteer you can do as little or as much as you want. This is very much responsive volunteering and you will be one of many volunteers on standby to help your fellow residents in need.

The main thing is that you will gain satisfaction and fulfilment in knowing that you are helping your 'neighbours'.

Please be aware that as the scheme will be dealing with younger, older people and other vulnerable adults, you will be Criminal Records Board checked (at no expense to yourself). In addition you will never be out of pocket as out of pocket expenses are paid. 

We are currently looking for the following volunteers to assist our vital community scheme:

  • Drivers - who are able to provide lifts to and from local hospitals, doctor's surgeries, opticians, dentists and shops. (Your Mileage is repaid at 40p per mile).
  • Mobile Phone Holders - who are able to be part of a rota of volunteers who hold the schemes mobile phone (for a week at a time) and accept phone calls from residents in need and then arrange for a scheme volunteer to meet that need.
  • Steering Committee Members - we are looking for volunteers to join our steering committee and oversee and provide future direction for our vital service for our community.
  • Other Opportunities - in addition we are also looking volunteers that are able to collect prescriptions, undertake small household jobs (such as changing light bulbs, moving furniture, carrying out emergency minor repairs or doing occasional light housework), dog walking or other pet care (for example during holidays/illness), preparing emergency meals and snacks, befriending or gardening.

Don't be put off if you are working full-time or have a limited number of hours available. We would love to find hear from you whatever the amount of time you can give to the scheme. The reward is in the knowledge that you're helping your 'neighbours' in the community!

For more details on becoming a volunteer contact Mark Smith (Chairman of Ampthill & District Good Neighbours) for more details on 402560 (home) or 01234 354366 (work)

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Other Volunteering Opportunities

The Volunteer Centre Bedford is the local volunteer development agency covering North and Mid Bedfordshire. They are a charity and link people who want to volunteer with organisations needing volunteering help. They work with a wide range of local charities and "not for profit" organisations, community groups of all sorts, sports clubs and statutory organisations like hospitals and schools. If you want to volunteer locally this should be you first port of call.

Either visit the Volunteer Centre Bedford website at www.volunteeringbedford.org.uk and search for local volunteering opportunities via the 'Do-It' Search Box or give them a ring on 01234 354366.