DEVON Rape Crisis Service is looking for female volunteers in West Devon to support women who have experienced rape or sexual violence at any time in their lives.

All volunteers provide support on the telephone helpline based in Exeter. Volunteers, who wish to, can also carry out face to face support at selected venues in the West Devon area.

Applications are welcomed from women who are disabled, from all ethnic backgrounds, lesbians and bisexuals and of all ages.

All volunteers will carry out training in 'Understanding and Working with Sexual Violence' which is accredited by the Open College Network.

The training will run on Tuesday evenings during September and October in central Exeter, plus there is a residential weekend at the end of September. The deadline for applications is June 22.

l For more information contact Anna, the volunteer co-ordinator, on 01392 208756 or [email protected]">[email protected]