Volunteers are the heart of Galway Samaritans. The commitment of its volunteers means anyone who is going through difficult times can count on Samaritans to be there day and night, 365 days a year.
They are looking for new volunteers to help keep this vital service running. As a listening volunteer you’ll be there for people who need someone to talk to. You’ll be willing to listen and understand, without telling people what to do.
Anyone has it in them to be a Samaritan. You won’t need to have previous experience or qualifications, but you will need to be non-judgemental and accepting of others. It doesn’t necessarily matter if you’ve gone through difficult times yourself, what matters is that you want to help people – all kinds of people, from all walks of life.
Galway Samaritans will support you every step of the way! Samaritans are here for callers and for each other too. You’ll be welcomed into a warm and incredibly supportive environment.
You wil have an interview so you can get to know each other and find a role that suits you.Volunteers are asked to attend an induction. It is a great chance to learn more about Samaritans and your role as a volunteer. Listening volunteers will complete full Samaritans training so you know what to say and do when people reach out for help. Everyone gets ongoing support from a network of fellow volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering with Galway Samaritans, please go to the Open Meeting on Wednesday August 20 at 7:30 pm, at Galway Samaritans Branch, 14 Nun’s Island, Galway, Co. Galway H91 YR27.
By volunteering for a few hours a week, you could help change someone’s life forever.If you are not available for either meeting please contact [email protected] or samaritans.ie/volunteer or by calling (085 ) 777- 2250
