Gain counseling and communications experience (training provided)

Gain experience you can’t get anywhere else while 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 crisis response hotline and provide emotional support to those who feel depressed, overwhelmed or in crisis and need someone to talk to.

 

You'll gain invaluable counseling and communications experience that can help you land a new job, re-enter the workforce, make a career change or get into grad school.  It's great experience for all people-oriented jobs, from social service and human resources to public relations, administration and education.

 

Volunteers donate one morning, afternoon, evening or overnight a week and work together as a cooperative team in a convenient Village location.  Must be at least 21 years of age, have good listening and communication skills and be able to make a 6-month commitment after training.

 

INFORMATION SESSIONS:  We are currently running orientation sessions for the next Hotline Training Class that begins later this Spring!  The next orientation nights are on Wednesday, April 30; Monday, May 5; and Tuesday, May 13 (with a couple additional dates if you cannot make one of these). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  To learn more, call (212) 673-3041 or email your full name, residential street address and phone number to samaritansnycvol@aol.com to receive a volunteer information packet by mail. Mention "Code #M" in your voicemail or email message.  *Do not send resumes.

 

 

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