Listening Volunteer
Listening Volunteer
Posted for Samaritans Bognor Regis, Chichester & District Branch
Posted by Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester
You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester website to express your interest.
We are seeking listening volunteers who are there for anyone who needs someone to talk to.
You’ll get to join a friendly, diverse and supportive team of people and benefit from a range of new skills and the confidence to use them, including the ability to understand people and manage difficult conversations.
As a listening volunteer you get the chance to make a real difference to our callers.
No two conversations are the same - It’s always different and always interesting.
Take the next step by discovering if being a listening volunteer is right for you.
What skills do I need?
Anyone has it in them to be a Samaritan!
You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications, but you will need to be empathetic, non-judgemental and accepting of others. Our volunteers are expected to cover regular late night (after 10 pm) and overnight (midnight to 6 am) shifts twice yearly
You’ll receive full training to prepare you for the kinds of conversations you’ll have. And when you start out, you’ll have a mentor with you, to give you confidence you’re doing the right thing.
Details
- DBS check required
- Equality and Diversity Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Is it fully accessible
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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We operate shifts on a 24/7 basis and we ask for a minimum commitment of three hours per
week including one 3 hour shift starting at 10 pm or 11 pm and one 6 hour midnight to 6 am
shift twice a year.
Location:
13 Argyle Road
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO21 1DY
You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester website to express your interest.
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