JOBS, training and volunteering opportunities will be on offer at an employment job shop today.

Residents in the Thorney Close area of Sunderland are invited to visit the Thorney Close Action and Enterprise Centre, between 10am and 2pm.

Staff from the Employment Service will be available to provide advice about the opportunities available, as well as workers who will offer information about Sunderland City's Job Linkage service, childcare provision, a range of volunteering opportunities.

Lunch and childcare will be provided during the event. Call 0191-553 4127 for more information.