THE Samaritans are looking for volunteers with a couple of hours to spare who are looking to put something back into the community.

Members of Pendle, Craven, Burnley and Rossendale Samaritans are holding a Discovery Event' at the centre in Market Square, Nelson, for those wanting to find out more about what it's like being a Samaritan without committing themselves.

The only qualifications needed to volunteer for the charity, which offers people a confidential listening service in a bid to alleviate despair and suicidal feelings, are an ability to listen and two or three spare hours a week.

Information can be obtained on 01282 694929, 01756 700929 or 01706 830999.

Leave your name and number and someone will ring you back with details of the Discovery Evenings.

If you would like to talk to a Samaritan, call the above number, or the National number 08457 909090.