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*STARTING SOON* March Hotline Volunteer Opportunity at Samaritans: Be a Lifeline in Times of Crisis
ORGANIZATION: Samaritans of New York
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Samaritans operates the NYC’s 24-hour suicide prevention hotline, offering the only completely confidential crisis service in the city. The hotline is staffed entirely by caring volunteers from across our city’s diverse communities. Samaritans volunteers are a truly remarkable mix of people who donate their time to ensure that every New Yorker has a safe place to turn. Last year alone, we answered over 50,000 calls from individuals in crisis.
We're Recruiting for Our March 2024 Hotline Volunteer Training Class! All applicants are required to utilize the form below to be considered for a hotline position. If you are interested in becoming a Samaritans Hotline Volunteer, please go to:https://bit.ly/SamsVol2023
Volunteer Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Willing to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Available to donate one weekday (morning, afternoon, evening) or weekend shift a week, and one overnight shift a month.
- No previous experience required!
About Samaritans
As part of a respected international network with 400 centers in 40 countries, Samaritans plays a critical role in a global effort to provide emotional support and crisis response. The hotline provides immediate and ongoing support and is a safe point of entry to care, especially for marginalized communities w ho may be hesitant to engage with traditional clinical or government-run services including: those living with serious mental illness, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, youth, elderly, veterans, AAPI and others. This safe point of entry refers to the caller’s ability to maintain anonymity and Samaritans’ policy of complete confidentiality, which is different from most other services.
The Role: Challenging, Rewarding, and Invaluable
Our work is demanding, the training thorough, but the experience is profoundly rewarding. Volunteers must be focused, disciplined, and committed to the cause. You'll join a diverse group of dedicated volunteers in NYC, working together in a supportive environment located in a convenient Union Square location.
Apply now to be part of our March 2024 Hotline Volunteer Training Class, go to: https://bit.ly/SamsVol2023
Together, we can prevent suicide + help save lives.
For other information, go to: www.samaritansnyc.orgMore opportunities with Samaritans of New York
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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
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WHERE
Union Square Manhattan, New York, NY, USANew York, NY 10003
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2024
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Psychology
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Social Work
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training