A CHARITY is looking for volunteers to help make a difference to vulnerable adults.

Onside, which provides independent advocacy and mentoring to adults facing disadvantage through mental and physical ill health, is seeking to train mentors and befriending volunteers.

Claire Watkins, volunteer co-ordinator, said: “Our volunteers provide the support and friendship required by the members of our community who might otherwise be ignored.

“They give their time, passion and enthusiasm – we need continued help from willing volunteers who would enjoy supporting adults in their local community.”

Opportunities are also available for telephone befrienders and for people to support groups which focus on gardening, art, walking and social activities.

Volunteers – who also visit vulnerable adults and those with learning difficulties or autism – take on a flexible commitment and receive full training, as well as the option to work towards an Open College Network qualification.

For more information call Claire on 01905 27525 or email volunteering@onside-advocacy.org.uk