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Samaritans - Volunteer Listener

Bedford Samaritans

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Samaritan listening volunteers ensure that we are able to continue to offer support to those in need. We are looking for listening volunteers who can offer regular time to listen every month. Most of our volunteers complete 3 shifts each with each shift lasting 3.5 hours - one of which is between 10.30pm to 2am or 2am - 5.30am. They self select these to fit around their life.
You don’t need any formal qualifications, just a natural ability to listen non-judgementally, show empathy and offer emotional support. All volunteers receive special training in listening skills. We are not counsellors because we do not give advice – we just try to understand how a person feels by giving them our total attention and really listening.

Advice, Information & Support,General & Helping

Basic IT skills - internet & email

Listening skills Being part of a team Being able to show empathy

Great training! Both initially and ongoing Being part of a large supportive and friendly team Being there for other people in their time of need Giving back to the community Opportunities to take on other roles

3 shifts of 3.5 hours per month ideally. Flexible volunteering - volunteers sign up for times that fit around their home, family and work commitments. We are a 24/7 service.

Further location details may be provided below.

Rosie Facey

Suite G3 West One 63-67 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2FG

MK40 2FG

15

https://www.samaritans.org/branches/bedford/volunteer-bedford-branch/

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Accessible entrance and toilet facilities. Ground floor office. Will do a needs assessment and make reasonable adjustments. Disabled parking place outside office entrance.

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18 and over

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 We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Everyone subject to a successful interview and DBS clearance and will make reasonable adjustments

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