VOLUNTEERS from the Prince's Trust got to work with paint and brushes to bring some colour to a drop-in centre for young people.
Nine volunteers on the team challenge programme, have been busy decorating the games room at the Top Deck centre, Darlington.
As part of the programme, they have to complete a mini-project and take part in a two-week placement in the public or voluntary sector.
For their efforts the volunteers, all aged between 16 and 25, receive NVQ credits and a certificate to help improve their job prospects.
The location for the project, Top Deck, in Borough Road, is a drop-in centre for youngsters to play pool and listen to music. It is run by the GRAFY charity and is open on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings for children aged eight and over.
Morag Coates, the centre's coordinator, said: "A couple of the volunteers are regular visitors, so it is very good to link the two things together. The work they have done is looking very good.
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