The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association are seeking volunteers to organise and support a range of fundraising activities in the Thirsk area.

These can include street collections, coffee mornings and visiting schools and teaching children about the important role of guide dogs in the community.

Collection box co-ordinators are also needed to place collection boxes in local venues and empty them every 3 -6 months.

Anyone interested in fundraising for the charity should contact Nicola Wilson on 07500 993 184, email nicola.wilson@guidedogs.org.uk or call the fundraising office on 0845 372 7353.