VOLUNTEERS are being sought to to set up and run new activities for older people in North Yorkshire.

Royal Voluntary Service, the volunteering charity, is looking for local co-ordinators and leaders to to put their talents and life experience to valuable use.

Clubs and groups will be supported by funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and no previous experience is necessary as full training is provided.

Royal Voluntary Service will also provide guidance on recruiting volunteers to help, managing money and fundraising and on how to run the activity safely and legally.

RVS spokesman Samantha Slinger-Beevers said: “We are sure some extraordinary people will come forward to give their time as volunteer co-ordinators or leaders to help support older people’s lives.

"Working with us to set up a programme of new volunteer-led social activities is an exciting challenge for anyone with time to give and ideas, energy and enthusiasm to offer."

For more contact Samantha.slinger-beevers@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or call 0300 012 0261.