Samaritans Listening Volunteer

About this role

You will be part of a supportive team of trained volunteers who provide a 24/7 telephone helpline and occasionally meet people face to face. We train and support you to be able to provide this much needed listening service in the local and wider community. You must be caring, non-judgemental, and confidential. You will need to have at least 4 hours a week to spare, and it is essential that you are reliable and can communicate with fellow volunteers.

Leicester Samaritans Listening Volunteers work together to reach out to those who are going through a difficult time. We ask you to fill in an application form and attend an interview. This gives us the chance to get to know each other. To make sure you’re fully prepared for your role, you will take part in a thorough training programme. This will help you understand how to give your full attention to each caller, without judgement and without giving advice. The training takes place over several months and is a great chance to meet other Samaritans volunteers and develop a good understanding of what Samaritans do.

If you express your interest in volunteering for Leicester Samaritans we will send through an email from info@leicestersamaritans.org with some more information and an application form. If you don’t receive this within 7 days please check your junk / spam folder.

Alternatively apply online via the following link https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/volunteer/

When you can volunteer

Requirements

• References needed
• Willing to take a DBS Check
• Age restrictions
• Accepts ex/offenders

2 personal references required.
Applications welcome from 18 years and above.
We request that applicants are able to commit to stay within Samaritans for at least 2 years due to the amount of training involved. You can move branches after approx 12 months.
An enhanced DBS check will be needed

Location

Location 1A Elmfield Avenue, Leicester, LE2 1RB