 
We always need
more
Listening Volunteers to help us provide 24-hour cover of the
telephones, talk to visiting callers and answer e-mails. We would
especially welcome applications from members of the ethnic
minorities , as well as from anyone who could fill daytime shifts.
Our
volunteers represent a wide range of ages, occupations and
backgrounds. We accept volunteers of all ages over 18. The essential
skills required are not related to age, specific background or
experience.
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National Statistics
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Two people under 25 years old die by
suicide every day
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75% of suicides are by males
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12 million people are on
antidepressants
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Over 400 people self‑harm every day
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Depression affects 1 in 4 of us at
some stage in our lives
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Nearly twice as many people die by
suicide than in road accidents
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Please
here for potential volunteer
letter and training dates |
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Information Evenings for
Prospective Volunteers:
If you would like to know more
about volunteering with Samaritans, we hold regular information
evenings at our centre on Mornington Villas. Sessions usually start
at 7.30 p.m. and last for about two hours. If you feel you
would like to attend one, do give us a ring on 01274
547547. For directions to our centre, click on
How
to find us.
Thanks to everyone who came to
our recent Information Evening - we hope you found it interesting
and that some of you will go on to become our volunteers at the
branch.
Click
here
for details of our next information event at our
centre |
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Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide
confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing
feelings of distress or despair including those which may lead to
suicide. You can access this support by contacting us by telephone,
in person or via e-mail |
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