Volunteer Telford

Volunteer Telford

Samaritans Listening Volunteer

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Opportunity Description

To provide confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. To provide such support by telephone, face to face, email, letter, minicom, SMS and whatever other means of communication may be adopted by Samaritans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    To provide confidential emotional support as above

    To uphold Samaritans Mission, Vision & Values & Policies & Procedures

    To provide a regular commitment to the branch, including overnight duties as required

    To support fellow Samaritan volunteers during shared duties

    To liaise with duty Leader at the beginning and end of each duty

    To liaise with duty Leader in respect of difficult or emergency situations or when in doubt

    To comply with instructions given by duty Leader or Director

    To maintain caller log sheets and/or systems as required by the branch

    To undertake a minimum of 5 hours on-going training each year

Requirements

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Volunteers are required Monday - Saturday, mornings, afternoons and evenings. Sunday mornings and afternoons.

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  • 115 King Street
    Telford

    TF1 1NU

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