Support NYer's mental health on crisis hotline!

New York City NY

Description

Volunteer on Samaritans 24-hour crisis response hotline and provide emotional support to those who feel depressed, in crisis or suicidal and need someone to talk to. The work is challenging, the training intensive and the experience rewarding! Samaritans Suicide Prevention Center NYC operates the city's 24-hour suicide prevention hotline. Last year, we answered over 75,000 hotline calls. Samaritans is part of a well-established international network of 400 centers in 42 countries where over 20,000 volunteers provide crisis response and emotional support services to people who are in distress, depressed and suicidal. Samaritans is currently accepting applicants for the April 2022 Hotline Training Class. If you are interested in becoming a Samaritans volunteer and would like more information on how to apply, please go to: https://mailchi.mp/4e392e40198f/hotline-volunteer All applicants are required to utilize the form on the link above to be considered for a hotline position. For other information, go to: www.samaritansnyc.org We look forward to hearing from you! Volunteer requirements: No experience necessary! Must be at least 21 Of sound health Able to read, write and speak English Willing to work as part of a collaborative team Available to donate: 1 weekday morning, afternoon, evening or weekend shift a week and 1 overnight shift a month