Gardening/befriending/writting letters

Linking those who need help with volunteers who provide it

What does it do?

Our Volunteers can help if you need help with the following:

  • Doctor / Hospital / Clinic Appointments
  • Collecting Prescriptions
  • Shopping / Running Errands
  • Outings
  • Longer Journeys
  • Small jobs (e.g.. changing light bulbs)
  • Moving furniture
  • Carrying out emergency minor repairs
  • Occasional light housework
  • Dog walking/other pet care (e.g. during holidays/illness)
  • Filling in forms (non-legal)
  • Sitting with someone
  • Writing letters
  • Delivering a meal
  • Befriending regularly
  • Gardening

For help involving driving, you will be charged 45p per mile to cover our volunteer car drivers’ expenses.

Please contact us at least 48 hours before the time and date that you require help from us. We are unable to arrange help via email at the moment.

Who it is for?

Ampthill & Flitwick Good Neighbours is a Voluntary Group that provides a link between those residents in Ampthill, Flitwick, Maulden, Westoning, Steppingley & 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 & Flitwick Good Neighbours builds on existing help already provided in the town and also fills gaps in that provision.

Where it is available?

Local service (Luton, Bedford, Mid Bedfordshire, South Bedfordshire).

What it costs:

Please call; 07833 314 903 for further information

How to access or apply for it:

If you would like help please call for further information.

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Info last updated:

29/06/2022