VolunteeringSamaritans
Listening volunteer
Offer a supportive listening space for people in distress, with training and ongoing support.
- Voluntary
- UK-wide branches
- Ongoing
- Usually 3–4 hours weekly, plus occasional overnight shifts
At a glance
Offer a supportive listening space for people in distress, with training and ongoing support.
- Kind
- Volunteering
- Pay
- Voluntary. Voluntary role; no salary.
- Where
- UK-wide branches
- Commitment
- Ongoing
- Hours
- Usually 3–4 hours weekly, plus occasional overnight shifts
- Organisation
- Samaritans
About the role
Sourced by Cozy. Checked 2026-10-04. No closing date was published when checked; availability can change.
Join a local Samaritans branch as a listening volunteer. No previous experience or qualifications are required; applicants must be at least 18. Training and mentoring help volunteers prepare for the role.
Branches typically ask for a weekly three-to-four-hour shift and an overnight shift every four to eight weeks, with arrangements varying locally. This is an ongoing volunteer recruitment programme. Use the original enquiry form to discuss branch availability, training and the commitment before joining.
Focus: Health · Community.
Where
UK-wide branches. Check the original listing for attendance requirements and the exact workplace.