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Bicester Good Neighbour Scheme

What can we do for you?

You may like to have one of our volunteers visit you every week for a cup of tea and chat or you might just call on us when you need help with a particular job or problem.

Who are the volunteers?

All volunteers have been checked by the Criminal Records Bureau and they all carry identification.

Bicester Good Neighbour volunteers do not replace carers and are not able to provide personal care. They are not able to assist people experiencing severe mental health problems.

How to arrange for a volunteer to visit you.

If you would like to be visited by one of our helpful volunteers you can call us to arrange a visit.

The office is open from 8.30am to 4pm on Monday to Friday. Call us on 01869 242 808 To ensure that people who use the service and our volunteers stay safe, we will ask you to provide us with information such as emergency contact details, whether you have any special needs and some safety questions about your home environment. All information is kept confidential at all times.

Would you like to become a volunteer?

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and helping older people in your community please call us to find out more. The Bicester Volunteer Scheme is run by volunteers based at the Bicester Resource Centre on Launton Road in Bicester.

These are some of the things our volunteers are happy to help with:

Practical tasks at home - like changing a light bulb.
Help with the shopping or collecting a prescription.
Light gardening work.
Help with forms or letters.
Walking or feeding a pet.
Checking that you are safe, warm and well.
Just having a chat/befriending.
Information about advice and other services you might need.

Happy To Help

For more information, please get in touch by calling on 01869 242 808.

"There is no doubt in my mind that the service we provide to the people of Bicester is enhanced enormously by the selfless dedication, commitment and service of our volunteers". Catherine Blaxhall, Centre Manager, Bicester Resource Centre

Oxfordshire County Council is committed to support and promote strong communities so that people live their lives as successfully and independently as possible. We will also provide effective and efficient support to the most vulnerable.

Supporters

The Bicester Good Neighbour Scheme is funded by Oxfordshire County Council and OCVA.

The scheme is also supported by Cherwell District Council and Bicester Vision.