The Samaritans
extract from a February 2000 Newsletter submitted by the local Samaritan group based in Leatherhead
Will you give us a little of your time? We urgently need more volunteers who are prepared to help us take the 500 plus calls that we receive each week at the Leatherhead Branch of The Samaritans. This is a vital service for people in crisis or despair.
We ask that you are able to carry out a regular 3 hour shift plus an overnight duty about once a month. You can be any age over 17, from any background, race or culture. You do not need any qualifications, but you do need to be a good listener, to be open minded and not judgemental.
We prepare you carefully - not pencil and paper or exams - and there is always an experienced volunteer on hand to support you.
It is not easy. It can be harrowing, frustrating, heartbreaking. It can also be very rewarding. If you can help us, please ring 01372 375555 for more information.
See also:Samaritan's Web Page