Listening Volunteer
Listening Volunteer
Posted for Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Samaritans
Posted by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.
To provide confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. To provide such support by telephone, face to face, email, letter, web chat and whatever other means of communication may be adopted by Samaritans.
What skills do I need?
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• To be able to actively listen without prejudice
• To be able to communicate clearly with callers and branch volunteers
• Ability to deal sensitively with all callers, including vulnerable people, those with mental health issues and children, as necessary
• Able to follow procedures and maintain systems
• Ability to recognise the need for support (in themselves and others) and to seek or provide support where necessary
• Awareness of own emotional triggers and can cope with own feelings
• Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of Samaritans values
• Listening volunteers should be 18 or over upon completion of their training.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 22/11/2024 - 14/09/2027
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Location:
16 Edward Street
Blackpool
FY1 1BA
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.
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