A VOLUNTEERING charity is holding an event later this month at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton to help people find out more about volunteering in and around the town.

West-Somerset based Engage is working in partnership with Taunton Deane Council to bring the event on September 23.

There will be representatives from a range of voluntary groups and charities, with information about their work and how they can support them.

Engage’s Board of Trustees will be on hand to answer questions about what is involved in managing a charity.

Katrina Midgley, Engage manager said: “We are really excited to be running this event in Taunton, there are hundreds of different volunteering opportunities available from helping with administration through to working with animals and the environment, there really is something for everyone.”

Information and workshops will be given for voluntary groups on funding sources and finding and keeping volunteers.

For those already involved in managing a charity or voluntary group who would like confidential, independent advice, there will be a trustee and management surgery running throughout the evening.

The event takes place from 5-8pm in the County Room at the Colin Atkinson Pavilion.

For more information about the event and other services in Taunton Deane and West Somerset, email information@engagews.org.uk or call 01643-707123.