ELDERLY people are in need of volunteers to help out in Darwen's day care centre.

The centre, which runs at Derwent Hall five days a week, is looking for volunteers to help look after elderly visitors on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Doreen Hicken, manager, said: "We are looking for people who will come in one day a week or even people who will come in on a one off basis when we are struggling for volunteers.

"We need people who are friendly and sociable because there will be a lot of socialising involved. Volunteers will talk to the 15 clients we have, as well as getting involved in the activities."

The service, which has four full-time staff and two volunteers, is looking to recruit three more volunteers for each of the days.

Anyone who is interested in joining the team should contact Doreen on 01254 702259.