Aid To Elderly

Salient Reporter

"Students now have an opportunity to assist Wellington's less fortunate elderly citizens."

Executive Member Ian McKinnon said this in announcing his plan for a "48-hour call" during which students would do jobs beyond the ability of Wellington's elderly and infirm citizens.

The two work days, which are being organised by the Public Relations Committee, will be April 23 and 24 next.

Mr. McKinnon says that students will be asked to work for some part of the 48-hour period set aside for the project.

He emphasised that the philosophy underlying the project was the same as that expressed in the "Salient" editorial on the subject —that students were recognising an obligation to those New Zealanders who had served their country already.

He said that forms are to be available in the Students' Association general office on which interested students can enrol.