Do you have what it takes?

Samaritans took its first call on the 2nd of November 1953

Nearly 55 years later the movement has over 200 branches nationwide and over 16000 trained volunteers.

In our last published annual statistics Samaritans had just over 5million contacts by phone, face to face visits, e-mail and text messages.

Our Branch in Basingstoke has over 55 trained volunteers communicating with our callers or actively supporting the running of the charity in a variety of roles.

Our volunteers range in age from amazing individuals in their 80’s down to very committed 19 year olds, in fact our age range doesn’t quite match our callers the youngest of whom is10 and the oldest in their 90’s.

Do you think you have what it takes to become a Samaritan Volunteer?

If selected as a potential listening volunteer you will undergo a very comprehensive training program (1 night per week over 7 weeks) plus 1 full Sunday session.

As a support volunteer your training is a lot less demanding to enable your induction into the branch.

Would you like to find out more? The branch is holding a series of information evenings on Saturday 17th May at 10.00am, Wednesday 11th June, Monday 14th July and Thursday 4th September all at 7.00pm at the centre 5 Essex Road Basingstoke

Call 01256 462333 any day between 6.00pm and midnight or contact Tom on 07831312504 anytime

Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress and despair, including those which may lead to suicide.