EVER find yourself sitting in front of the television knowing there is something else you should be doing?

For anyone who can find some spare time in their week, volunteering is the best way to fill it.

Anne Goodall and colleagues at Scope in Huddersfield are calling for your help.

"It can be an hour or two, weekly or fortnightly, and it will be the most rewarding thing you do all week," she says.

Scope, which began as a charity helping cerebral palsy victims, has been running for more than 40 years.

It is successful and helps those involved - and for many disabled people it is a helpful influence in their lives.

And with the new year, those involved are hoping to further the help to more people than ever.

They are calling on you.

Five years ago Scope began a scheme that was devoted to individual, everyday help.

It meant helping disabled people to better their lives through the help of others.

Cue, Anne Goodall.

Anne, who has been involved with the charity since August, 1999, set up Vessel, a scheme that meant disabled people could have that little extra help.

"I remember my first meetings with Scope," says Anne. "Initially, everything was so under-funded - but they had such vision."

Before becoming involved with Scope, Anne had been a teacher for four years and an employment adviser for 12.

"It's such a fortunate opportunity; definitely the most rewarding kind of work."

Since Anne's involvement with the charity, there are now 30 people in Huddersfield receiving regular support from individual carers.

Kerry Hunt, who recently moved to Kirkburton, is one of the 30 people that Scope helps.

Kerry, who is physically disabled through chronic arthritis and a paralysed bowel, finds it hard to leave the house.

She said: "I am usually housebound. The project has enabled me and my daughter to get out into the outside world. It's so valuable."

Kerry's weekly visitor, Marjorie Pickersgill, gives her the chance to enjoy a morning or afternoon out.

Kerry's daughter is also using the buddying service and goes to the pictures with her friend every week.

Volunteers are trained in health and safety and are paid out-of- pocket expenses.

Scope in Huddersfield supports about 30 people through 25 volunteers. But more people need extra help.

"There are so many people who need supporting. It makes a massive difference." says Anne.

The work that goes on with the charity continues to support those with extra day-to-day needs.

If you would like to become involved, phone Anne on 01484 434876.