How do I become a volunteer for Good Neighbours?
Volunteering at Good Neighbours
Interested in becoming a volunteer?
We are extremely fortunate to have such lively and involved communities in Peterborough and Good Neighbours (Rural Peterborough) is designed to foster and support this with a growing group of volunteers dedicated and committed to helping local people.
If you would like to help people in your community and are at least 18 yrs and interested in joining our Good Neighbours charity please contact us to find out more.
We’d be delighted to hear from you.
Volunteers can help in one or more of the following roles:
Befriending – volunteers visit the elderly in their own homes about once a week, to provide companionship and a chat when needed.
Transport – volunteers use their own cars to transport clients in and around Peterborough. These journeys involve taking clients to hospital or doctors’ appointments (where this service is not already available from their local GP practice), family visits, shopping expeditions, community centres, dentists, opticians, clinics etc.
Regular Shopping – volunteers provide help with shopping, relieve carers and collect prescriptions usually for those clients who are housebound.
Practical Help – volunteers handle small jobs around the home.
Filling in forms and applications
Helping with internet and TV problems
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Volunteers are required to have an enhanced DBS check.
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No, our volunteers come from all walks of life and range from students to those in their 80’s. A friendly manner and a willingness to help others is all you need.
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Volunteering with the Rural North West Peterborough Good Neighbours charity is extremely flexible. Whether you can offer a couple of hours now and then or a couple of days a week, we would be very grateful for your help.
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All out of pocket volunteer expenses will be reimbursed including mileage (currently 45 pence per mile).
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There will be regular opportunities to meet with other volunteers via network support meetings and training opportunities. Volunteers in each area will also benefit from being part of a WhatsAPP group chat for peer support.
