Ampthill & District Good Neighbours

Covering Ampthill, Maulden & Millbrook

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Ampthill Good Neighbours Annual Report 2006/7

What is Ampthill & District Good Neighbours?

Ampthill & District Good Neighbours is a Voluntary Group that provides a link between those residents in Ampthill, Maulden & Millbrook  needing help and those who are willing to offer it. The Group acts as a safety net for all residents, young and old. Using local volunteers. Ampthill & District Good Neighbours builds on existing help already provided in the town and also fills gaps in that provision. 

Do You Need Help?

Then Call:

07833 314 903

Our Volunteers can help if you are in need of the following:

• Shopping / Running Errands      
• Doctor / Hospital / Clinic Appointments       
• Collecting Prescriptions      
• Outings      

• Longer Journeys    

• Small jobs (eg. changing light bulbs)

• Moving furniture     

• Carrying out emergency minor repairs         

• Occasional light housework 

• Dog walking/other pet care (eg. during holidays/illness)      

• Cooking/preparing emergency meals and snacks         

• Filling in forms (non legal) 

• Sitting with someone    

• Writing letters           

• Delivering a meal  

• Befriending regularly      

• Gardening

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.

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. 

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please download a volunteer sign up form and return it to  the Ampthill & District Good Neighbours Volunteer Co-ordinator.

Download the Volunteer Sign Up form:

Ampthill & District Good Neighbours Volunteer Sign Up Form (PDF file - Size 46KB)

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