Our organisation is a charity that helps prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.
Listening Volunteer
Contact person
Phil Lengthorn
#105832
Scan me or visit www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/o/Great-Yarmouth-Samaritans/opportunities/Listening-Volunteer/105832 to join
Summary
As a listening volunteer you will be based in our Great Yarmouth Branch listening to people struggling and offering support.
Detailed description
Help people at difficult times
Every 10 seconds someone contacts us. Every 10 seconds we can help someone turn their life around. As a listening volunteer you get the chance to make a real difference to someone’s future.
Get support every step of the way
You’ll receive full training to prepare you for the kinds of conversations you’ll have. And when you start out, you’ll have a mentor with you, to give you confidence you’re doing the right thing.
Learn to do something valuable
You’ll gain a range of new skills and the confidence to use them, including the ability to understand people and manage difficult conversations. Many employers value these kinds of skills.
What volunteers need
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About Great Yarmouth Samaritans
Our organisation is a charity that helps prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.