THE British Red Cross is calling for volunteers in Worcester to collect for the charity during Red Cross Appeal Week next week.

Volunteers will be required to collect for no more than two hours at locations around the city.

Vic Anstey, area fund-raising manager at the British Red Cross, said: "During Red Cross appeal week we rely on our fantastic volunteers giving their time to collect. We couldn't do it without them."

People who wish to collect for the Red Cross can contact Vic Anstey Area fund-raising manager on 07899 995 357 or visit www.redcross.org.uk/appeal week