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  • 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

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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
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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

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Activities you might be interested in...

London Winter Walk

A great post Christmas walk and the perfect way to kick start your New Year fitness regime by taking in the historic London landmarks with different walking options all starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January.

Mobile Giving

Help us be there for anyone who needs us by donating through your mobile phone bill. It's a quick and easy way to support our vital work, with the flexibility to control how often and how much you give every month

Join the iconic Great North Run

Join #TeamSamaritans in the iconic Great North Run - the world’s biggest half marathon with the very best atmosphere!

Plan a Walk to Remember

Get together for a Walk to Remember and share memories of a loved one.

Schools Outreach Support Admin Volunteer at Waltham Forest Branch

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

Join our London City Hub

We know that people lead busy lives, fitting volunteering in around lots of other responsibilities, which is why we've set up Samaritans London City Hub!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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