VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward to help a counselling charity.

The Centre offers free and confidential support and counselling to female victims of rape and sexual abuse and to women who experience domestic abuse.

The charity is run for women in the Darlington and County Durham area.

Female volunteers are needed to provide telephone support from its base, in Darlington.

There are also volunteer placements available to train as counsellors.

For information on recruitment, volunteer selection, training and details of a pre-training workshop, contact 01325-354119.