AYRSHIRE Councils are reaching out for volunteers to join Ayrshire’s children panels in 2019.

45 panel members are needed across Ayrshire and applications close on Monday, September 16.

Panel members will receive training and will be trusted to make life changing decisions with and for children and young people.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 and either live or work in Ayrshire.

If you are interested or would like to find out more you can visit during an Information Evening on Tuesday, September 10 at the Greenwood Conference Centre in Irvine.

To apply you can visit childrenpanelscotland.

org or for more information on Childrens Hearings Scotland visit chscotland.gov.uk