Appogg calls for volunteers

A total of 166 volunteers served the public through the various Appogg services last year, the agency said.

The agency offers opportunities for volunteers within several services offered to children, adults and families.

"Voluntary work in social welfare services is a great asset and many interventions are carried out through the service of volunteers every year" Appogg said. "The agency is currently seeking volunteers to join the existing team for both the Supportline 179 and Programm Ulied Darna services."

In 2007, around 11,000 hours of voluntary work were dedicated to the Supportline 179 service.

Supportline 179 is the national supportline that gives first help in cases including domestic violence, rape, child abuse, suicidal thoughts, loneliness, homelessness, mental health, emotional difficulties and behavioural problems.

Another 6,000 hours of voluntary work were also dedicated for Programm Ulied Darna, a service that offers practical support to families whose children are at great social risk and who require support to prevent crises and other family problems.

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer within Appogg may obtain an application from the website www.appogg.gov.mt or from the reception at AÄ¡enzija Appogg,36, St. Luke’s Road, G’Mangia. Closing date for these applications is February 1.

More details can be downloaded from the website www.appogg.gov.mt.