P726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 7 Oct 21:24/11 DO IT - ACT NOW AND VOLUNTEER The following pages advertise opportunities for you to get involved in volunteering - contacts are given on page 729. If you represent an organisation that involves volunteers, you can use the pages to request voluntary support,and to publicisj volunteer training, publications, and events. To feature your group contact Clare Thornley at The Volunteer Centre UK - tel p442 873311 - 29 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 2AB. Contacts on page 729 1/7 TV/Rbdio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 7 Oct 21:14/13 I SUTTON CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS $hj Sutton Conservation Group needs your help with its environmental protection work in the London area. The Group works on all kinds of projects from tree planting and footpath clearance to hjdgj laying. Regular social events and guided walks give you a chance to learn more about London's wildlife - there are tasks to do during the week and at weekends, full training is given and unemployed volunteers get expenses paid. Contacts on page 729 2/7 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 7 Oct 21:18/21 JOIN RANKS WITH THE TUSK FORCE Environmental charity Tusk Force formed in 1990 after the disclosure that a million African klephants were killed in the previous decade. The group's mission is to fund National Parks dedicated to providing a secure future for the elephant and other endangered species - they also work with the local population to create a harmonious balance of objectives. Enthusiastic volunteers are needed to help raise funds at events. Contacts on page 729 3/7 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 7 Oct 21:20/49 I SUPPORT FO DISABILITYCENTRE The Disability Resource Centre in Birmingham offers training information and advice to people with disabilities. It is run by and for people with disbbilities who work towards ending disability discrimination. Volunteers who share the aims of the centre are needed during week days to act as personal assistants, administrative assistants, publicity assistants and to join the management committee. Contacts on page 729 4/7 TV/Rbdio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 7 Oct 21:17/27 I WOMEN'S ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK The Women's Environmental Network (WEN) is a non-profit-making organisation based in London. The group aims to harmonize issues that link women, health and environmental concerns. WEN is currently looking for volunteers to fill a variety of research and administrative posts. Please contact WEN if you have some spare time to offer and sympathy with the aims of the organisation. Contacts on page 729 5/7 TV/Rbdio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 07 Oct 21:17/4 ] VOLUNTJJRJNG DOWN ON THE FARM Ambjrvale Farm in Hampshire offers voluntary opportunities in indoor and outdoor farm duties. Activities include haymaking, animal and land managmjnt, painting and gardening jobs. Volunteers can also participate in a wide range of holiday activities ranging from riding to swimming. Placements of three weeks or longer are available throughout the year - board and lodging are provided. Contacts on page 729 6/7 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 7 Oct 21:12/07 I SUPPORT THE ALCOHOL HELPLINE The National Alcohol Helpline which launches on 25 October urgently needs volunteers with PR andWor journalistic kxpjrience. The aim of the Helpline is to provide a single national telephone number on which people can seek confidential and anon:nous advice about alcohol and alcohol problems. As well as helping callers who are worried about their own drinking, it offers advice to family and friends - you can help it develop. Contacts on page 729 7/7 TV/Radio Info Diary News