Aware launches appeal for volunteers

Aware is launching an urgent appeal for volunteers to man its helpline.

Aware is a support body for people fighting depression. It says training will be provided to volunteers, but an understanding of depression would be helpful.

Spokeswoman Lynn Green said this afternoon: "We are particularly looking for people who would have some understanding of depression, who may have some empathy, and who would have patience with callers.

"In particular, we need people for night hours, office hours and weekend shifts."