Samaritans – helping people in Weston Super Mare and North Somerset
We’ve been helping people in the Weston Super Mare and North Somerset area for more than 40 years, part of the South West Region our branch covers a large area including Weston Super Mare, Clevedon, Portishead, Burnham on Sea, Blagdon and Wedmore.
In 2017 volunteers at our branch responded to 11,051 telephone calls, of which 8,786 were from distressed or suicidal callers, we also answered 1,242 emails.
We are proud to support and be part of our local communities.
Volunteering at Weston Super Mare & North Somerset Samaritans
We run a series of Open Information sessions so you can find out more about volunteering opportunities at Weston Super Mare & North Somerset Samaritans. Our information events are on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Samaritans Centre, 137a High Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1HN. See link above for more on this. To book your place contact Gill on 07507 990599 or email samaritansrecruitmentwsm@yahoo.com.
Fundraising for our branch
Fundraising is vitally important to our branch. Find out, by contacting Gill (using the details above), how you can help us to help others by becoming a Support Volunteer.
Talks and workshops available from our branch
Samaritans volunteers in Weston Super Mare and North Somerset offer a range of talks and workshops to groups in our local communities. Email the Director if you wish to arrange a talk.
Our branch history
We are proud to have supported our communities in Weston Super Mare and North Somerset for more than 40 years.
News
Big News soon to be announced; watch this space!
Recent Events
2 of our Volunteers (Sandy & Richard) participated in the Samaritans National Walk and raised approximately £460, well done Sandy & Richard!
A weekend collection at Sanders Garden Centre raised approximately £270, well done to the volunteers who helped on the day and to those of you that gave to the collection!
We manned a stall at WsM Pride 2018 on Saturday 28th July, a great day for everyone that attended!
Forthcoming Events
Saturday 3rd November - Winscombe Jumble Sale, Community Centre, Winscombe (helpers needed!)