Are you looking for a new challenge? Can you offer a listening ear to people in emotional distress? If so, the Samaritans of Newry & Dundalk want to hear from you.
Samaritans 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.
We will be holding an Information Evening on Thursday 27th February at 7.30pm in our branch 19 St Colman’s Park, Newry BT34 2BX. There is no obligation or pressure with attending this information evening so come along and see if volunteering might be for you.
Even if you can’t join us for the Information Evening, you can find out more about becoming a volunteer with Samaritans by emailing us on [email protected]. You can also check out our website for more information on http://www.samaritans.org/volunteer.
Samaritans are best known for the vital support given to callers on its 24-hour telephone service and volunteers can also offer support by SMS, email and face-to-face in communities, festivals and outreach events.
Eileen Campbell, the Director of Samaritans in Newry & Dundalk said: “We are asking people across the South Down, South Armagh and Dundalk areas to consider making a difference to someone’s life by volunteering with us.”
“It takes a huge number of volunteers to keep our service operational and with so many people in need, we want to be there for them all. You can have a look at http://www.samaritans.org/volunteer to find out if you have what it takes to be a Samaritan.”
“Full training is provided and no previous experience is necessary, just the willingness to listen.”