Good Neighbours Forth Valley supports people who are isolated, older or in need of extra help. Volunteers offer friendly, short-term support like shopping, chatting or going for a walk.
We recruit, train and support volunteers to take part in a way that suits their time and interests. Tasks are chosen through an easy-to-use app or online portal.
Volunteers often gain confidence, skills and a sense of connection, while helping others feel safer and more supported. You’ll also feed back to project staff after each activity to help us respond to local needs.
- Great people skills, able to be a friendly face, and build rapport with others
- Well organised, flexible, able to follow instructions and use own initiative
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Friendly, caring, approachable, compassionate, inclusive of others
- Able to complete volunteer recruitment and training process
- This role requires a PVG (criminal record check). There is no cost, and support is available to complete the process. Having a criminal conviction is not necessarily a barrier to becoming a volunteer
We are passionate about ensuring that each volunteer has a rich and rewarding volunteering experience! As a Good Neighbour, we will provide you with a single point of contact, a member of our staff team, who will check in with you regularly and be on hand to offer help, encouragement and support throughout your volunteering journey. We will also provide all relevant induction and ongoing training, and access to any resources or guidance that will support you to achieve success.
We will offer flexibility around your volunteering role, recognising the need for holidays, time away, or other personal commitments. We will also provide you with the chance to meet other volunteers, take part in social events, and the opportunity to share your story!
We will re-imburse you with any pre-agreed travel and out-of-pocket expenses.
Finally, as a volunteer, you can always expect to be treated with kindness, compassion, respect, with thanks, and so much more.
Visit our project page to find out more about Good Neighbours.
