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Samaritans
- VO101036
Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone and have the ability to change the course of someone’s life.
Listening volunteers take calls from people who are in distress or despair, and provide support to callers who are actively suicidal.
Samaritans Orkney are looking for individuals to commit to duties of a 4-hour duration, 3 times a month, covering Tuesday 18:00-22:00; Thursday 13:00-17:00 and Thursday 18:00-22:00.
What could a volunteer gain from the experience?
You will have the incredible satisfaction of knowing you’re helping people who are in despair, whilst learning valuable new skills.
Experience required
Listeners need to be empathetic and non-judgemental. No previous experience needed as full training will be given.
Support
Training details
Full support and extensive training given.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Role only suitable for adults. Any support requirements can be discussed at interview.
Availability
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Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Listening Volunteer with Samaritans
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Orkney:
Contact name: Aimee Harvey
Email address: aimee.harvey@vaorkney.org.uk
Thank you for registering your interest in Listening Volunteer with Samaritans.
Samaritans has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO101036.