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Peer Counselors Needed - Volunteer on Samaritans 24-Hour Crisis Hotline!
ORGANIZATION: Samaritans of New York
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Samaritans of New York operates the city’s 24-hour suicide prevention hotline. Last year, we answered over 82,000 hotline calls. Samaritans is part of a well-established international network of 400 centers in 42 countries where over 20,000 volunteers provide crisis response and emotional support services to people who are in distress, depressed and suicidal.
Last chance to take part in Samaritans Hotline's Fall Training Class. If you are interested in becoming a Samaritans volunteer, please contact us to attend the final orientation:
- Wednesday, September 27
To receive a Volunteer Information packet, please email samaritansnycvol@aol.com with the following information:
-your full name
-phone number
-residential street address
Or:
-Inquire through our website: http://samaritansnyc.org/volunteer-2/
- Call 212-673-3041 to receive a Volunteer Information Packet by mail
We look forward to hearing from you!
Almost anyone who finds themselves facing some overwhelming obstacle or personal tragedy needs help getting through their moment of crisis. At Samaritans of NYC, our caring volunteers respond to people of all backgrounds: teenagers, the elderly, people dealing with chronic and terminal illnesses like cancer or AIDS; victims of violence, bullying and sexual abuse; the homeless, unemployed, veterans; those with sexual identity issues, who are trying to cope with stigma, who are hesitant to seek help.
The work is challenging, the training intensive and the experience extremely rewarding! You must be focused, disciplined and keep the commitments you make. This is serious work; you’ll be joining a group of dedicated volunteers from NYC’s diverse communities who work together in a supportive environment in a convenient Village location.
Volunteer requirements:
- Must be at least 21
- Good English speaking + written skills
- Willing to work as part of a collaborative team
- Available to donate:
- 1 weekday morning, afternoon, evening or weekend shift a week
- 1 overnight shift a month
- No experience necessary!
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About Samaritans of New York
Location:
P.O. Box 1259, Madison Square Station, New York, NY 10159, US
Mission Statement
The Samaritans of New York is the local branch of the world's oldest and largest volunteer crisis response network with 400 centers in 40 countries. Samaritans is devoted to helping people who feel depressed, in crisis or suicidal as well as those who provide care and support to people in crisis and those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Description
Samaritans is a non-religious, non-profit organization that runs NYC's confidential, 24-hour crisis response hotline staffed entirely by trained volunteers who provide emotional support to people who are depressed, overwhelmed or in crisis; as well as support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide and public education programs that raise awareness around suicide and the keys to its prevention.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
ManhattanNew York, NY 10003
DATE POSTED
September 11, 2017
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Psychology
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 5 hours/week