VOLUNTEER witches and warlocks are needed to help raise funds for a charity.

Caudwell Children wants several characters to be based at the Monkey Forest, in Trentham, in the run up to Halloween as part of a week-long fund-raising drive.

Sophie Street, from the charity, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for keen drama enthusiasts to indulge their theatrical side and spend some time in character as a cackling witch, or a mischievous warlock.

"Not only will they be entertaining the crowds of children and families but they will also be helping a good cause."

The charity needs the scary characters from Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, November 1 between 10am and 5pm. Volunteers will receive meal vouchers and costumes.

Money raised will be used to pay for places on the charity's 'Destination Dreams' trip, a holiday to Florida for children and their families living with terminal illness.

To apply call 01782 600443 or email volunteerprojects@caudwellchildren.com