P293 CEEFAX 293 Mon 17 Nov 21:23/41 —0 | p—0p0—|0 p —0 —ph4 Q/6 h4 A booklet entitled "Help", ways you can help Oxfam as a volunteer, has been produced. Various opportunities are outlined, for example, campaigning, schools and youth work, helping in shops and fund- raising. There is an application form at the end of the booklet. Address sub-page 6 MoreP293 CEEFAX 293 Mon 17 Nov 21:34/07 —0 | p—0p0—|0 p —0 —ph4 2/6 h4 ] Mobility International is an organisation of young people from a variety of backgrounds in different countries. Some have disabilities, some do not. In 1987 visits will bj made to Europe, the USA, Wales and various other places. The aim is to show that it iu possible for handicapped and non- handicapped people to participate in joint activities on an equal basis. A programmj of activities including vjnujs and dates is available. Address sub-page 6 MoreP293 CEEFAX 293 Mon 17 Nov 21:14/52 —0 | p—0p0—|0 p —0 —ph4 3/6 h4 The United Nations has designated 1987 as the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless (IYSH). The !im is to help homeless and poorly housed people to improve their living conditions throughout the world. In this country the official numbers of homeless families increased jrom 53,000 in 1978 to 94,000 in 1985. If you would be prepared to form a local group to further the aims and to raise funds for the IYSH, contact the address on this week's sheet. Address sub-page 6 MoreP293 CEEFAX 293 Mon 17 Nov 21:17/31 —0 | p—0p0—|0 p —0 —ph4 4/6 h4 A year of Celebrating Age will bj held in 1987, a campaign to show the contribution which older people can and do make to our society. The camp!ion is being coordinated "y Age Concern England, but throughout the year organisations and individuals are setting out to celebrate age in a vbriety of ways. The year will bj launched on January 2 1987. Details of some of the events and the need for helpers will bj publicisjd in thjsj pages. Address sub-page 6 MoreP293 CEEFAX 293 Mon 17 Nov 21:26/29 —0 | p—0p0—|0 p —0 —ph4 5/6 h4 ] The House of Light Trust requires responsible, versatile people to join a small Christian community living and and working with mentally handicapped adults. Full board and pocket money are provided and a minimum commitment of one year is njedjd. Address sub-page 6 MoreP293 CEEFA( 293 Mon 17 Nov 21:12/07 —0 | p—0p0—|0 p —0 —ph4 6/6 h4 ] If you need further information about any of the items included in this series, please send an Au (8" x 6") stamped addressed envelope marked CF/277 to: Angie Perry Information Officer The Volunteer Centre 2: Lower Kings Road Berkhamsted Herts HP4 2AB The Volunteer Centre regrets that it is unable to respond to telephone inquiries relating to these pages. More