The Royal British Legion is appealing for new volunteers to help run its annual Poppy Appeal in Malvern.

The charity, which organises the Poppy Appeal every October and November, relies on more than 3,500 dedicated volunteers to help deliver the appeal across the UK each year.

This year’s remembrance poppy has been given a make-over and will now be completely plastic-free and easily recycled. The new poppies will be sold alongside stock of the original poppy.

Volunteers help to distribute poppies within their communities – nearly 35 million across the UK - and can take on a range of roles including Poppy Appeal Organisers who lead a team of dedicated volunteers in their area.

The Royal British Legion says all volunteers will be fully trained and the role can help people develop skills such as public speaking and building confidence and will allow you to make new friends, and be part of a national appeal.

Anyone interested in finding out more about being a volunteer can contact the Royal British Legion on a dedicated helpline 0345 845 1945, or online at rbl.org.uk/poppyappealvolunteer

The money raised from the poppy appeal can make a vital difference to people in the Armed Forces community and the Royal British Legion supports the community in various ways, from mental health support, help with recovery, advice on gaining employment, housing help and managing the cost of living.

Mandy Clements-Hunt, Poppy Appeal manager for the Royal British Legion in Worcestershire, said: “We would encourage anyone who is interested in volunteering for the Poppy Appeal in Worcestershire to get in touch with us to find out more.”

To find out more and get involved with volunteering for the Poppy Appeal, visit: rbl.org.uk/poppyappealvolunteer or call 0345 845 1945.