Support Samaritans in a way that suits you

  • Make a difference in just 10 minutes

  • Take part with others or alone

  • Wide range of activities available

  • Flexible dates and times

  • Activities happening across the UK

Try out our personalised activity finder to find the right activity for you

There are so many activities you can choose to take part in, no matter your circumstance. Answer our quiz to find the right activity for you.

Find your activity

Ways to get involved

Help Samaritans change lives

  • Champion changes in government policy by writing to your MP
  • Share our campaigns and help us reach more people in need
  • Organise a personal fundraising challenge or team up with friends and family
  • Sign up to a national event and join thousands of others helping to save lives
Browse activities to support Samaritans

Boost your wellbeing or support others

  • Learn to better support others
  • Reduce the stigma around mental health
  • Learn how to start a conversation about mental health and wellbeing
  • Take part at home or in the office, by yourself or with colleagues

Browse activities to boost your wellbeing

Activities you might be interested in...

Donate your pre loved items

Declutter your home by spending a few mindful minutes clearing out clothes and other pre-loved items.

Join Samaritans Supporter Panel

Help shape the future of Samaritans by joining our online Supporter Community Panel.

Stream for Samaritans

Raise vital funds and awareness for Samaritans through livestreaming.

Volunteer event photographer

Join us as an events photographer volunteer, helping to provide an unforgettable experience for everyone on Team Samaritans!

Run for Samaritans

Run for Samaritans and help make a life-changing difference to people's lives.

Sign 'Saving Lives Can't Wait' petition

Right now, suicide rates in England are just as high as they were 20 years ago -– this isn’t OK

View all activities
Try our personalised activity finder

You can make a difference in as little as 10 minutes

Whether you have 10 minutes or a few hours, there are lots of rewarding ways to support Samaritans. Learn more about the ways in which you can make a difference:

Fundraise

When you fundraise for Samaritans you help us be there for those who need us most. From bake sales to bike rides, marathons to mufti days, there's a fundraising activity for you!

Explore all activities
Runners fundraising for samaritans

Campaign

Samaritans campaigns for Governments to take action to help make sure fewer people die by suicide. By emailing your local MP, signing our petitions and sharing on your social media, you can help make change which could help save lives.

Explore all activities
Office man on computer and phone

Volunteer

Can’t commit to regular volunteering, but want to make a difference? Discover flexible, bite-sized volunteering activities that work around you. From undertaking photography at events to joining our supporter panel, you can volunteer your time to make a difference.

Explore all activities
Photographer and cyclist

The challenge was fantastic, so well organised and such a great atmosphere. As I signed for the challenge on my own it was lovely to walk with so many people along the route, sharing stories of why we were there. Brilliant support from Samaritans from the start!

Samaritans supporter

I've loved finding new ways to support Samaritans. It's helped me become closer with my team and boosted my wellbeing. I didn't realise how easy it was to get involved!

Samaritans supporter

Get involved today

Browse all opportunities

Need support? Call 116 123 to speak to a Samaritan or

view other ways to get in touch