ESSEX Libraries is looking for young volunteers for a variety of projects later this year People aged 12 to 16 are wanted to help develop art workshops.

Volunteers aged 14 and above are also being sought to work alongside Essex Library staff to run its annual summer reading challenge, supporting children to take part in the scheme.

To find out more about both opportunities and to apply go to: www.essex.gov.uk/libraries and click on ‘volunteering with libraries’.