Find out if volunteering to support Samaritans is right for you.

Give something back

Whatever you do for Samaritans, you will be helping to change people’s lives for the better. That’s even true for your own life. Our volunteers say they find volunteering incredibly rewarding.

Share your skills

We need support with tasks such as event organising, IT, maintenance, fundraising and marketing. If you have skills in these kinds of areas, volunteering is a great way to help Samaritans

Learn new skills

We need your help if you’re happy to be trained in new skills. For example you’ll learn how to use our IT systems or help raise money. These skills often prove useful at work – and on your CV.

Types of tasks we need help with

IT support

We need help keeping our technology up and running – anything from keeping software updated to troubleshooting when something goes wrong.

Admin support

We have a range of adminstrative tasks that will help our hubs run smoothly.

Rota support

We need to keep our shifts filled and ensure we are there when people need us most.

What it’s like being a volunteer

Sociable

You’ll meet some amazing people at Samaritans.

Supportive

You’ll experience a warm atmosphere in our branches.

Inspiring

Volunteering for a good cause makes you feel good about yourself.

How much time will I need to give?

Different roles require different amounts of time, and the times when they’re needed can vary. You can give as much or as little time as you’re able to.

How do I become a volunteer?

Find out more about Samaritans and ARU, and to apply, please fill out this form.

If you have any questions, you can contact us on trainingschool@samaritans.org

We look forward to hearing from you!