VOLUNTEERS are being sought for a major international business festival that is heading to the town’s doorstep later this year.

Organisers of the International Festival for Business are seeking 1,000 volunteers to welcome businesses to the city region as part of Liverpool’s bid to become the first UK city to achieve the prestigious WorldHost accreditation.

The festival is being hosted by Liverpool and the city region on behalf of the UK over 50 days in June and July.

It is expected to attract thousands of extra visitors to more than 180 events at more than 70 city region venues, including St Helens’ World of Glass, which is set to host a session specialising in Advanced Manufacturing on July 7.

For more information on the volunteer programme, and to sign up, visit ifb2014.com/Volunteer-at-ifb-2014-i84.html, or come along to the Open Day on Thursday April 3 from 4.30pm.