St Albans Good Neighbour Scheme
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Our aim is to be a dependable good neighbour to any St Albans City and District resident who needs help, particularly older people, who may be unwell, isolated, have special needs or may be dealing ...
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About St Albans Good Neighbour Scheme
Our aim is to be a dependable good neighbour to any St Albans City and District resident who needs help, particularly older people, who may be unwell, isolated, have special needs or may be dealing with a difficult situation and would benefit from our assistance.We aim to provide help to anyone who needs our support, regardless of their age, ethnicity, background, or personal circumstances. We can help with lifts to medical or social appointments, shopping, odd jobs in the home or garden, and befriending for those who are lonely.
We are a trusted local charity, run entirely by local volunteers. Our helpline is open from 9.am-1 pm everyday of the year including weekends, bank holidays, and Christmas day, with a real volunteer taking calls. We currently have 135 volunteers helping over 1000 clients, we are looking to increase our volunteer numbers as the demand for our help increase.
Recently added opportunities
Long term role · Flexible hours
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Volunteer Driver
Driving clients to and from medical or social appointments using your own car. Offering additional help as necessary, e.g. an arm to hold, department location.Posted by St Albans Good Neighbour SchemeLong term role · Flexible hours
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Volunteer Shopper
Helping with fortnightly trips to a supermarket, either accompanying the client or shopping, with a list and money, on their behalf and delivery to them.Posted by St Albans Good Neighbour SchemeLong term role · Flexible hours
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Practical Help Volunteer
Providing one - off help with gardening and minor DIY tasks such as putting up a shelf, re-tuning a TV, replacing a light bulb, assembling flat pack furniture Posted by St Albans Good Neighbour SchemeLong term role · Flexible hours
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Helpline Volunteer Duty Officer
The friendly voice people hear when they contact us requesting help. Using our "matching" computer system, arrangements are made with available volunteers. Posted by St Albans Good Neighbour SchemeLong term role · Flexible hours
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Volunteer Befriender, visiting lonely and isolated people.
Provides regular companionship with a liked minded client sharing similar interests. Usually visiting for a friendly chat, on a weekly or fortnightly basis.Posted by St Albans Good Neighbour SchemeLong term role · Flexible hours
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