DRIVERS in Evesham are being urged to donate a few hours a month to help in the fight against heart disease.

The Evesham British Heart Foundation Shop has issued an urgent appeal to people in the Vale to volunteer to collect clothing and deliver this to their local shop.

Volunteers would need their own car and half a day each month to help out.

The shop gives volunteer drivers the opportunity to learn new skills, gain full training and the chance to apply for any paid positions that become available in the shop.

Ruth Lombardelli, area manager for the British Heart Foundation, said: "Our volunteers are at the heart of the charity and we simply wouldn't be able to continue our lifesaving work without them.

"We have volunteers who enjoy their time with us so much they have been volunteering with us for over 20 years. We appreciate every minute people can spare and to show how grateful we are, we also hope to give something back."

If you cannot volunteer but would like to help fight heart disease the store is always in need of unwanted items to help fill shelves and raise money to help the foundation fund the research that leads to breakthroughs.

To arrange a collection or to find your nearest shop call 0844 412 5000 or visit bhf.org.uk/volunteer.