About Dublin Samaritans
Samaritans are available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. We believe in the value of having time and space to explore difficult feelings. We also believe that being listened to in confidence, and accepted without prejudice, can alleviate despair and suicidal feelings.
What's Involved
Anyone can talk to Samaritans, at any time, about whatever is getting to them. We’re just ordinary people, who give up our time to listen.
We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for volunteers. Samaritans is entirely dependent on voluntary support. It’s a challenging experience and it can be very rewarding, knowing that you may have made a difference.
Being a listening volunteer means being part of a supportive branch that works together to reach out to those going through a difficult time.
To Apply
Please complete our online Volunteer Interest Form here
More About Samaritans
Samaritans' vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We work to achieve this vision by making it our mission to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and behaviour.
For more information about volunteering with Dublin Samaritans contact recruit@dublinsamaritans.ie
What's required for this position
Interested in supporting people going through a difficult time.
Time Commitment
Volunteers are asked to commit to one duty a week, choosing an available time slot on our rota that suits, as well as one overnight in each 2 month period. Dublin Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 2 years
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
112 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
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