THE efforts of volunteers in Worcester will be marked with a week of celebrations.

Onside, a charity that supports vulnerable adults in need of advocacy, mentoring and befriending, kicked off Volunteers’ Week with an evening at Bowl Xtreme in Perdiswell. It will be followed by an event at Worcester’s Guildhall tonight to celebrate Volunteers’ Week itself.

Onside’s volunteer co-ordinator Claire Watkins said “Our volunteers provide the support and friendship required by the members of our community who might otherwise be ignored.

“Events in Volunteers’ Week will pay tribute to their passion and enthusiasm but will also highlight Onside’s continuing need for help from willing volunteers.”

To find out more about volunteering with Onside, call 01905 746556 or e-mail volunt eering@onside-advocacy.org.uk.