Join us now for training in September!

We are looking for men and women, of all ages and walks of life, to join our current volunteers in dedicating around three or four hours a week to those most in need.

To find out more about becoming a volunteer with Samaritans in Newry, email us directly at [email protected]. You can also check out our website for more information on what it takes to become a Samaritan: http://www.samaritans.org/volunteer.

We will meet with potential volunteers over the next few weeks with the aim to start the training process in September 2025. The training will involve some online learning as well as in person classes over a period of 5 weeks.

You don’t need to have any special skills to be a volunteer – all we ask is that you can listen without judgement and be able to empathise with people going through a difficult time.

Samaritans are best known for the vital support given to callers on its 24-hour telephone service and volunteers can also offer support by email and face-to-face in communities, festivals and outreach events.

Martin Darling, the Director of Samaritans of Newry & Dundalk said: “Newry & Dundalk Samaritans offer round-the-clock emotional support to anyone who is struggling to cope with whatever it is that life has thrown at them.”

“Every day, volunteers around the country respond to around 10,000 calls for help. It is a real privilege to be there for somebody who is going through a difficult time.

“It takes a huge number of volunteers to keep our service operational so if you are thinking about volunteering and making a difference to people’s lives, please have a look at http://www.samaritans.org/volunteer to find out if you have what it takes to be a Samaritan.”