Highland Hospice needs volunteer elves to join Santa's squad at its grotto in the Eastgate Centre in the Highland capital this year

Your charity needs you – the search is on for fun-loving elves to help at Highland Hospice's Christmas grotto.

A spokesman said: "We're looking for some fun-loving elves to join our grotto in the Eastgate Centre in Inverness this year.

"Get into the festive spirit whilst supporting your local hospice this Christmas."

The event will run from Friday, November 26, until Thursday, December 23, on Thursdays to Sundays.

The shifts available are 11am to 2pm and 2pm to 5pm.

• Anyone who is interested in volunteering to join Santa's squad should contact Jenna at j.hayden@highlandhospice.org.uk

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