Good Neighbours Scheme

Porlock Vale
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Good Neighbours Scheme

Our vision is to reach into our community, to people in need, regardless of background or personal circumstances, to connect them with good neighbours, so we can support as many residents as possible in leading fulfilling, independent lives.

Values

Respect

Valuing diversity, equality, inclusion, fairness and consideration, and respecting our natural environment

Integrity

Maintaining strong moral principles and high standards of welfare, including health and safety, always in line with our procedures and policies

Teamwork

Recognising and valuing the vital contribution of our volunteers and encouraging a culture of working together with support.

I need help

Do you need some temporary help at home?

Porlock Vale community thrives on our neighbourly and community spirit, and we know from initiating, setting up and running the Covid Helpline in 2020, that Porlock Vale steps up to look after its own. In December 2024, Storm Darragh highlighted how much we rely on electricity and modern technology for information and communication and the loss of both proved challenging for us all.

In recent years, new residents have moved into the Vale and due to our demographics and people needing temporary help. This scheme aims to assist members of the community who have no family or friends available and who are temporarily need some emergency support.

Request help

Volunteers

Please can you help?

Could you spare a few hours, each week, month or on a one-off basis? We have vulnerable people within our community of Porlock Vale who might be facing an isolating and scary time.

Your help could be a lifeline for some who do not have immediate family or friends to help them.

Please tick all boxes where you could offer to help.

Become a volunteer

Why Volunteer?

The main advantage of a Good Neighbour Scheme is that it will help others and enhance your community by improving neighbourly spirit and goodwill. The testimony of other Good Neighbour Schemes demonstrates that helping in this way can be a very rewarding experience:
It can be good fun.
You can make new friends, and it can help against feelings of isolation.
Helping others will make you feel good, build your confidence and improve your self-esteem.
You can gain an enormous sense of achievement and feel part of a team.
You are doing something useful that may not get done without your help.
You can use your talents and prove your capabilities.
You can learn new skills and develop new interests.
You can gain valuable experience that may lead to paid work later.
This is not a paid job. Our volunteers are covered by our Public Liability Insurance.
If you are interested in becoming a Porlock Vale Good Neighbour Scheme volunteer, please contact us.