Announcement: VODA's telephone number is changing on 17 November 2025. From this date, please call 0191 323 2040
Kacie was our first ever COVID-19 Good Neighbours food parcel delivery volunteer at the beginning of April and she’s still going strong! We managed to grab five minutes with her before she headed out on another delivery for Good Neighbours.
Kacie commented on her Good Neighbours experience: “It’s really nice to help out and do bits for the community.”
When the realities of the coronavirus started to hit home in the UK, like many, Anne from Longbenton realised she was in an at risk group due to taking immune suppressing medication, in addition her husband is over 70. Having
Maureen and her husband Harry are both in their 70s and live in sheltered accommodation in West Allotment. Due to various health concerns, Maureen has been shielding at home since January, with Harry taking care of the shopping and other
Good Neighbours volunteer Andy talked to us about what tasks he has carried out so far during the COVID-19 crisis and why he decided to volunteer with VODA. We also received this amazing feedback from one of Andy’s beneficiaries… ”
My name is Alex Clowry, I’m a homeowner in Chirton and currently a local Estate Agent who’s also studying at Northumbria University as a mature student in Building Surveying. I’ve been furloughed as I’m not classed as a key worker,
