South Gloucestershire: Volunteers are urgently needed by the PRT Carers Centre to keep unwell/disabled people company, so that their carer can take a regular break (typically two hours per week).

Contact: Amy Flood, 9589903,

Email: amyf@carers-bs.org.uk.

Helping families

bristol: Survive provides high- quality services to women and children affected by domestic violence in South Gloucestershire and Bristol.

We need volunteers to support women and children; work in our refuges or in the community; reception and on administration fundraising and promotional work.

We provide full training, childcare costs and expenses in return for your time and commitment.

Call 0117 961 2999 or email volunteering@survivedv.org.uk.

Support the homeless

KINGSWOOD: Kingswood Young Homeless Project is looking for trustees to help in their work with young homeless people.

The charity provides housing and support for people aged 16 to 25 from Kingswood and the surrounding area.

Contact: Matt Dimond, 935 2881,

Email: info@kyhp.co.uk.

Hospital volunteers

BRISTOL: Volunteers are needed at Frenchay and Southmead Hospitals for befriending on wards and to serve in the refreshment centre for the League of Friends at Southmead Hospital. Flexible hours are available.

Contact: Suzanne Parker (Frenchay), 970 1212 ext.2044.

Trustees needed

BRISLINGTON: The Brislington Neighbourhood Centre is seeking volunteers and trustees to help run their services for children and older people. Training and expenses provided.

Contact: 977 2100.

Volunteer for new role

Bristol: Volunteering Bristol, an organisation co-ordinating volunteers across the city, is looking for a management committee member with fundraising skills.

Contact: Julie or Liz, 989 7733 or email info@bristolvolunteers.org.uk.

Help victims of crime

BRISTOL: Victim Support Avonvale is looking for volunteers to provide emotional support, information and practical help to people who have suffered crimes.

No experience necessary.

Contact: 963 1114.

Families need you

BRISTOL: Volunteers are required to support families with young children. Parenting experience required.

Contact: Alex, 950 1170.

Samaritans appeal

BRISTOL: The Samaritans is urgently looking for an administration volunteer to help the rota secretary.

Contact: 983 1000.