IF ONE of your New Year's resolutions was to devote some of your free time to a local charity, then the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) would like you to get in touch.

RNIB, the UK's leading sight loss charity, is looking for a number of volunteers in and around Tenby to help them raise funds at local supermarkets and shopping centres as well as placing RNIB's iconic Sooty Boxes in shops, pubs and leisure centres. All funds raised will help the charity to provide vital services to local blind and partially sighted adults and children.

Whether you're retired or simply looking for a new challenge, the charity would love to hear from you. You would be part of an outgoing and fun team with the opportunity to meet new people and to make a lasting difference to your community.

Sara-Jane Woods, head of community partnerships at RNIB, said: "Volunteers are the lifeblood of our charity and we are always looking for more people to join us.

"If you are friendly and outgoing with an enthusiastic attitude and are willing to learn, we can offer you full and comprehensive training. If you're looking for a new job, all the new skills that you'll acquire with us can be put onto your CV to help with your future career."

"You'll be secure in the knowledge that you'll be making a real difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted adults and children in your area. We very much look forward to hearing from you."

If you're over 18 and interested to find out more, email [email protected]">[email protected] or call 0845 345 0054.