Several years ago I was a volunteer with CSV, the national volunteering charity, but now I have since lost touch with many of those I worked with.

I know CSV is hoping to get back in touch with some of the million-plus people who volunteered through the charity during the last 40 years.

It's no mean feat, as anybody reviewing their Christmas card list will agree.

If you, or somebody you know, was a former volunteer, CSV would love to hear from you.

The charity is trying to find out what former volunteers went on to do and the impact that their volunteering experience had on them.

Who knows? - you may even manage to meet up with some of the other volunteers you worked with.

Write to Georgina Stevens, CSV, 237 Pentonville Road, London N1 9NJ.

Many thanks and season's greetings.

Keith Allen,

CSV,

Pentonville Road, London.

Updated: 12:15 Monday, December 23, 2002