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Support Volunteer
When We Need You
From 16/08/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
With over 200 branches and 18,000 volunteers in UK and ROI, Samaritans is volunteer led. The Selkirk Branch has around 35 Listening Volunteers and some Support Volunteers. Support Volunteers are required for Fundraising, Media liaison and Publicity. No experience is required. Support Volunteers undertake some training.
Availability
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About Samaritans (The)
To offer, in confidence, emotional support to anyone going through a crisis in their life by telephone, face to face contact or e-mail. To support and befriend those in danger of taking their own life. To be available 24 hours, 7days a week.
Skills & Experience
No experience necessary
Travel Details
Selkirk. Travelling expenses are reimbursed at 28p per mile. We encourage car-sharing.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Casual information Evening with short DVD and talk followed by formal Selection Evening with interview. Training evenings once a week for 6 weeks with one-to-one training. Trainee given Mentor to help/guide until fully trained.
Work Type
Fundraising
Expenses Detail
Mileage is reimbursed at 28 p per mile every month. Public transport costs are paid every month.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
3 hours minimum commitment per week.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
54-1426
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Riverside House
Ladhope Vale
TD1 1BT
Contact: Volunteer Centre Borders
Tel: 0845 602 3921
Email: enquiries@vcborders.org.uk
Website: http://www.vcborders.org....
