With the economic downturn biting, Lancaster Citizens Advice Bureau tells virtual-Lancaster seen a dramatic rise in the number of clients approaching them for advice.
“We’ve increased our opening hours and urgently need to train extra advisers and admin support volunteers,” says a spokesperson.
Citizens Advice is the largest advice charity in Britain, working against poverty and meeting the information and advice needs of some hundreds of thousands of people each year across a wide range of advice categories. They also represent the public at social security appeal tribunals and more.
An information session for potential volunteers on Thursday 23 April at 5.30. This will provide
information about Citizens Advice locally and nationally, about the different volunteer roles and training available and about the commitment required.
• Anyone interested can email hilaryw@lancastercab.org to book a place.