Manx Blind Welfare Society is looking for people who have a few hours to spare to volunteer at its new shop, The VIP Store.

The shop in Strand Street, Douglas, opened in November and has proved a great success. The Society is now hoping more volunteers will come forward to support the small team who ran the store over the festive season.

The Office Manager at Manx Blind Welfare Society, Kerry Macduffie, who is co-ordinating the shop project, said: ‘We have some exciting plans for The VIP Store in 2016 and would love to hear from anyone who could spare the time to get involved.

‘The aim of the shop is to provide a sustainable source of income which can support the Society’s work with blind and visually impaired people here in the Isle of Man. By volunteering a few hours of your time at The VIP Store you will be directly contributing to helping us continue to deliver the free services and support that many people rely on.

‘Even if you only have a little time to spare, just a few hours could make all the difference.’

There are a range of volunteering opportunities including serving at the till, putting out stock, sorting through donations and transporting items to the shop from the Society’s headquarters, Corrin Court in Onchan. Volunteers are also needed to pick up clothing donations from collection points at Onchan Commissions and in Onchan Park.

You don’t need any experience as full training will be given, but it would be helpful if you can work independently or with limited supervision.

To find out more call 674727 or visit The VIP Store in Strand Street, Douglas.

The VIP Store sells good quality pre-owned clothes, books, ornaments and small items of furniture. The name has been chosen as VIP not only means Very Important Person, but is also shorthand used for Visually Impaired Person.

To find out more about the work of MBWS, visit www.facebook.com/manxblindwelfaresociety.