Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Gain experience you can't get anywhere else as you help people who are experiencing some form of personal crisis--from a bad day to a broken heart to a major loss or depressive illness.

Volunteer on Samaritans 24-hour suicide prevention hotline and provide emotional support those who feel depressed, overwhelmed or in crisis and need someone to talk to. The Samaritans hotline responds to people of all ages and all backgrounds, including teenagers and the elderly, people suffering from illnesses like cancer or AIDS, victims of violence or sexual abuse, the homeless, unemployed and people just like you and me who suddenly find themselves facing some overwhelming obstacle or personal tragedy and need help getting through their moment of crisis.

The work is challenging, the training intensive, and the experience extremely rewarding! And you'll gain experience that can help you get into grad school, make a career change or simply grow more yourself.

In fact, Samaritans hotline volunteers develop personal and professional skills that have helped them land jobs in the public and private sector (mental health, public health, education, etc.) as well as get into some of the most respected social work, psychology and other related grad programs in the country (NYU, Columbia, Hunter, Princeton, Berkeley, etc.)!

**Orientation Sessions: We are currently running orientation sessions for the next Hotline Volunteer Training Class that begins this month. The next orientation nights are on Thursday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 24.

**To learn more and attend an orientation session, please email your full name, phone number and residential street address to samaritansnycvol@aol.com or call 212-673-3041 to receive a Volunteer Information Packet by mail. (In your message, mention that you found us at the Mayor's Volunteer Center.)
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Requirements: We are currently seeking volunteers who can donate one weekday morning, afternoon or overnight shift a week. You'll be joining a great group of volunteers who work together in a supportive environment in a convenient Village location. Must be at least 21, have good communication and listening skills and be able make a 6-month commitment after training. No experience necessary!

This opportunity is sponsored by: Samaritans of New York

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Contact Person: Joy (**REMEMBER TO ADD: Your Residential Street Address & Phone Number In The Message Box), Program Director, (212) 673-3041, (email) View all organization contacts

Address:

Samaritans Manhattan, NY 10003 (See a map)

Directions:

Samaritans is situated in a convenient Village location and is within walking distance of all major subway lines.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Zip codes:

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Miscellaneous Information

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Volunteer Shifts
	Preference will be given to those who can do weekday morning or afternoon shifts. To learn more about the non-religious Samaritans of New York and its programs, please visit www.samaritansnyc.org/volunt.html keywords: emotional support, caring community, social work, psychology, social service, counseling, communication skills, healthcare, suicide prevention, befriend, daytime shifts great for students, freelancers, those with flexible or evening work hours, stay-at-home parents, retirees, etc!