VOLUNTEERS are needed to lend a hand and help out on a farm in Douglas.

The Children's Centre is looking for anyone who has wanted to work on a farm or who has skills and experience in farming to help run the Island's first Community Farm.

Wallberry Farm, which is located on the Carnane Estate, provides an opportunity for children and young people to learn about caring for animals and how to grow crops. 

Lindsay Quayle, the volunteer coordinator at The Children's Centre, said: "We are hoping to hear from volunteers who have farming experience or skills and knowledge which will be useful to projects at the Community Farm.

"For example we would love to hear from those with building and gardening skills but also those who have experience in caring. We also need drivers with a clean licence to help transport children to and from the Community Farm.

"Volunteers who do give their time must be dependable and be able to commit to giving up a few hours of their spare time each week - but they will be working on a great project which will be as much fun for the volunteers as it will be for the children who visit the farm."

Two open evenings are being held for volunteers to find out more. Full training and support will be given to anyone who wants to get involved. These will be held on Tuesday, August 23 and Wednesday, August 24 from 4pm to 6pm at the Community Farm which is located on the Old Castletown Road.

For more information contact Chrissy Cannell, farm development officer at the Children's Centre, on 01624 610540 or e-mail chrissycannell@thechildrenscentre.org.im