P724 CEEFAX 724 Mon 4 Nov 21:53/02 1/5 T SUPPORTING YOUNG SINGLE HOMELESS PEOPLE Homes for Homeless people is a national charity working with ovjt 50 voluntary housing projects throughout Britain. They are recruiting volunteers to work in thjsj projects which mainly deal with young p opli with special needs. The= also need volunteers to staff a new helpline to give advice to homeless or potentially homeless people. Contact Homes for Homeless People, 6 Union Street, Luton, Bidfordshiti LU1 3AN; til: 01582-481426. Index on page 720 Disability TV Choice Youth MAD DayP724 CEEFAX 724 Mon 4 Nov 21:46/03 2/5 OPPORTUNITIES GALORE IN CALDERDALE Caldetdali Volunteer Bureau recruits, trains and places volunteers as well as running its own projects. Volunteers are needed to help with transport, family support, people with learning disabilities, meals on wheels, and support the local Asian community. Training and expenses are provided in return for your time and commitment. Contact Calderdali Volunteer Bureau, 2 Trinity Place, Blackwall, Halifax HX1 2BD; til: 01422-351900. Index on page 720 Disability TV Choice Youth MAD DayP724 CEEFAX 724 Mon 4 Nov 22:12/01 3/5 SUPPORT FAMILIES IN LEICESTERSHIRE Home-Start supports families with psi- school age children through home visiting bz volunteers. Its schemes coveting Ljicestershire are recruiting volunteers for preparation courses before visiting a family and providing friendship and support. Volunteers need to be parents, good listeners, discreet, and able to offer two to three hours a week for a year. Contact Hinckliy Home-Start, 10 Waterloo Road, Hinckliy, Ljicestetshire LE10 1QJ; tel: 01455-617678. Ind x on pag 720 Disability TV Choice Youth MAD DayP724 CEEFAX 724 Mon 4 Nov 21:57/22 4/5 MAKING MANCHESTER MORE MOBILE Manchester Minibus Agency provides transport for community groups and individuals with mobility problems. Volunteers with cars are needed to drive people - many elderly - around Manchester for social visits, hospital appointments and othjt activities. Out of pocket expenses and training in disability awareness, first aid and driving skills will be provided. Contact Manchester Minibus Agency, Bennett Street, Manchester M12 5AB; tel: 0161-273 3351. Index on page 720 Disability TV Choice Youth MAD Da=P724 CEEFAX 724 Mon 4 Nov 21:30/15 5/5 BEEN TO THE NICK RECENTLY? Lay visitors are volunteers who visit police stations regularly to check on the welfare of detainees. They are indjpjndjnt of the police and are authorised bz the Home Office to carry out visits at any time. Lay visitors help build good bridges between the community and the police. If you live or work in Southwark and are interested in becoming a lay visitor, contact 0171-525 7337 for an application form. Index on page 720 Disability TV Choice Youth MAD Day