Samaritans - Listening Volunteer
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Samaritans is a charity helping those going through difficult times in prison, schools, hospitals, rail networks, and so on by offering to listen and support them and their communities as well as training others to do the same. The organisation campaign for the importance of listening without judgment or pressure to people in need, and other types of suicide prevention.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will provide confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. As a Listening Volunteer, you will acquire valuable skills in active listening, empathy, communication, problem-solving, and crisis management.
Typical duties include:
- Offering a caring and empathetic presence during confidential emotional support
- Engaging in debriefing sessions with the Duty Leader after each shift, sharing insights, experiences, and challenges
- Liaising closely with the Duty Leader to navigate difficult or emergency situations
- Ensuring all documentation of interactions is filled for reference and analysis
Please note, this organisation requires a minimum 12-month commitment.
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteers Award
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript