MADAM, I would like to invite your readers to become Heart Heroes and use some of their precious spare time to volunteer for the British Heart Foundation's (BHF) furniture and electrical store. You can get involved in a number of ways including becoming a warehouse volunteer, working on the eBay site, assisting on the shop floor and supporting with collection and delivery orders over the telephone. You don't have to commit to full days or a certain number of times in a week; they are keen to hear from anyone who has a few hours to spare.  Volunteers are at the heart of the charity and the BHF simply wouldn't be able to continue their life saving work without them. Every minute people can spare is greatly appreciated and provides unique opportunities for volunteers to get something in return. BHF volunteers can not only join a happy team, but can also use and develop the skills they already have, keep their foot on the career ladder, work towards qualifications and gain some excellent experience. You could also support the fight against heart disease by donating your unwanted furniture to raise valuable funds in the fight for every heartbeat. The BHF operates a free collection service which can be booked by telephoning 0800 915 1111 or for larger furniture and electrical items, visit: bhf.org.uk/free Dame Esther Rantzen DBE (BHF Ambassador for Research and Retail)