VOLUNTEERS from local businesses have been asked to help improve the lives of primary school children in York.

York Cares needs volunteers to donate their time to help children learn to read, and improve their basic awareness of money and financial concepts.

For more information on the new schemes, Right To Read and Finance In Schools, or to get involved, go to yorkcares.co.uk email info@yorkcares.co.uk, or phone 01904 323482 before Friday, June 17.