VOLUNTEERS are needed to help at summer playschemes for disabled children.

Darlington Association on Disability runs schemes for disabled youngsters and integrated schemes for able-bodied and disabled children.

This year DAD hopes to provides sessions for 215 children between July 22 and August 16. To provide enough sessions for children in the Darlington area, the group needs at least 50 volunteers who are willing to work between one and 20 days.

No experience is necessary, but all volunteers must be over 16 years and be willing to undergo training and police checks.

To volunteer, call (01325) 489999 or visit Darlington Shopmobilty, next to the Dolphin Centre in the Market Square.