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Could you be a Samaritans volunteer?

As part of this year's 24:7 Samaritans is encouraging people to consider giving a few hours a month to be a Samaritans volunteer. With 202 branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland Samaritans is on your doorstep and needs local people to make sure that there is always round-the-clock support available for people who need it.

You could help as a listening volunteer or make a difference by putting other skills to use in areas such as admin work, gardening, fundraising or even giving the branch an occasional lick of paint. Make a date to drop into your local branch and find out more about how you could support your local community.

Rachael Bayley, Volunteering Manager with Samaritans said: "Volunteering can be a life-changing gateway to new perspectives.  Our volunteers have met new people, built strong friendships, mastered new skills, changed jobs, become public speakers, returned to education - found the confidence to try new things. 

Our support volunteers provide publicity, fundraising and ensure that important administrative functions are carried out.  Our listening volunteers are here so that people can talk and email about anything that is troubling them, in confidence, for as long as is needed. 

By becoming a Samaritans volunteer you can help us make a real difference to others. You will also make a real difference to yourself. Being surrounded by a group of people motivated by the same goal - to put time and determination into seeing things improve - is very special".

Samaritans is a registered charity, which offers 24-hour confidential emotional support to anyone in emotional distress.  The service is offered by 17,000 trained volunteers and is entirely dependent on voluntary support. 

Across the UK, you can call Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 (1850 60 90 90 in the Republic of Ireland) for the price of a local call.  You can email jo@samaritans.org, write to Samaritans at Chris, PO Box 9090, Stirling, FK8 2SA, or if you are deaf or hard of hearing use the single national minicom number 08457 90 91 92. Log on to www.samaritans.org for more information