CHILDLINE has launched a nationwide appeal to recruit new volunteers for its help line.

It aims to recruit 300 people over the next six months to answer children's calls to the free 24-hour help line, provide support for fund-raising and help with administration.

"ChildLine relies on ordinary people doing something extraordinary helping to change children's lives," says director Justin Irwin.

To find out more about volunteering, call 0870-336-2993 or log on at www.childline.org.uk