Good Neighbours Forth Valley

Good Neighbour Volunteers provide social, emotional or practical support, completing “one-off’ or short-term tasks, supporting people in the community who are in need of friendly support. Things that volunteers do include helping someone with grocery shopping, collecting and delivering medical prescriptions, driving a person to their GP/hospital appointment, accompanying someone to a social activity or appointment, helping with odd jobs around the house, light gardening or checking in with someone for a cuppa and chat, and lots more!

The volunteering role is fully flexible meaning that volunteers can pick and choose which tasks they are interested in completing, and when. Volunteers who take part often report increased wellbeing, and enhanced skills, while having the opportunity to “give back”.  People who receive support from the service also enhance their wellbeing, feel safer, more supported, and more able to live an independent life.