Lend your help to the Kershaw's shop team

ANYONE eager to make the new year about new opportunities to volunteer in Oldham can get involved with Dr Kershaw's Hospice.

Dr Kershaw's is offering fun taster sessions to showcase what volunteering in one of its retail shops is like.

Visitors can meet the retail team, find out more about the outlet and enjoy a raffle and cake.

The taster sessions will take place at the Oldham Town Centre shop, on Albion Street in front of Tommyfield Market, on Saturday, January 14, 11am until 1pm, and Wednesday, January 18, from 2pm until 4pm.

The Shaw shop, in High Street, will open for taster sessions on Thursday, January 12, noon until 2pm, and Saturday, January 28, 11am until 1pm.

The Chadderton Shop on Chadderton Precinct will host sessions on Saturday, January 14, 1pm until 3pm, and Thursday, January 26, noon until 2pm.

There is no need to book and everyone aged 16+ is welcome to get involved.

For more information call Vicky Richardson, Dr Kershaw's volunteers manager, on 0161 624 2727 or email vicky.richardson@drkershawshospice.org.uk

Other volunteering opportunities with the hospice, including working on the reception, helping in the garden, providing administrative support or helping out at events are also available.