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99 people are interested
Adult Helpline Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Samaritans, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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99 people are interested
Samaritans provides a free and confidential 24-hour befriending helpline. This service, staffed entirely by volunteers, provides unconditional and non-judgmental support to anyone who feels alone, depressed, or in crisis.
We are looking for volunteers to staff our helpline. We need people who are willing to help others and work toward our goal of alleviating suicidal feelings. It is important to understand how to communicate with others and especially, how to truly listen. Having more volunteers not only allows us to connect with more people in need, but to save more lives.
This opportunity is available for adults of all ages, 18 .
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About Samaritans, Inc.
Location:
41 West Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02111, US
Mission Statement
Samaritans' mission is to reduce the incidence of suicide by alleviating despair, isolation, distress, and suicidal feelings among individuals in the community, 24 hours a day; to educate the public about suicide prevention; to help those who have lost a loved one to suicide; and to reduce the stigma associated with suicide.
Description
Samaritans provides life saving suicide prevention services throughout Greater Boston, MetroWest, and across Massachusetts. Our services are free, confidential, and nonjudgmental.
24/7 Crisis Services - You can call or text us anytime you feel isolated, desperate, suicidal, or concerned about someone else in your life.
Grief Support Services - If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you can find support through events, meetings, and peer networks.
Community Education & Outreach - Learn how to help someone in crisis by hosting a suicide prevention workshop at your school, workplace, or organization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
41 West Street4th floorBoston, MA 02111
DATE POSTED
March 5, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours/week for 9 months & one overnight/month