VOLUNTEERS are sought by a host of organisations in the run up to Christmas.

Positions ranging from the treasurer of Clitheroe District Scout Council to home visitor to special constable on the beat in the Ribble Valley are on offer.

Helen Barton-Hanson, volunteering development officer with Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Services, said local charities were always in need of help and volunteers could give as little as an hour a month.

For a full list of voluntary posts available contact the Volunteering Development Project on 01200 422721.