VOLUNTEERS are needed to help raise funds for the RNLI in North Somerset.

The lifeboat charity has branches in many towns and villages in the district, including Portishead, Clevedon and Nailsea, the members of which hold activities and carry out work to help collect donations toward its work.

This can range from shaking buckets outside supermarkets to holding community coffee mornings.

Anyone interested in volunteering can call Sharon Forshaw on 07903 886141 who can give details of the nearest branch.