Become a listening volunteer in 2024
About organisation / project
At Bradford Samaritans Hub, we provide vital emotional support to those going through difficult times. Our non-judgmental and confidential service is available 24/7, allowing individuals to talk openly about their feelings, thoughts, and concerns. We believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported, regardless of their background.
Why become a listening volunteer?
- Make a Difference: You'll help people when they need it most, making a real impact on their lives.
- Personal Growth: You'll learn important skills like listening and empathy, which can help you in all areas of life, and your future career!
- Better Communication and Understanding Others: You'll get better at understanding others and expressing yourself, which is valuable in any situation. Volunteering will help you connect with people on a deeper level.
- Community and Connection: You'll become part of a caring community, making friends and working together to help others.
- Fulfillment: Helping others feels good. You'll find meaning and satisfaction in making a positive difference.
What it’s like being a listening volunteer
- It’s always different and always interesting – no two conversations are the same.
- It feels like a privilege to have people confiding in you.
- You’re never on your own, and there’s a fun, supportive atmosphere in our branches and hubs.
- You can take a break between conversations whenever you need to.
- Spending a few hours helping other people can make you feel good about yourself.
Can anyone be a listening volunteer?
Samaritans welcomes applications from a wide range of applicants. You need to be 18 or over, and because we'll invest in you (our training is really high quality), you need to see this not just as a short term role but something you're likely to do more long term.
Anyone has it in them to be a Samaritan. You won’t need to have previous experience or qualifications, but you will need to be non-judgemental and accepting of others.
You may have gone through difficult times yourself, what matters is that you now have the room in your life to help others – all kinds of people, from all walks of life.
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Become a listening volunteer in 2024
Key responsibilities
Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, they spend over one million hours responding to calls for help and they can change the course of someone’s life.
Our volunteers do a weekly shift and respond to our callers by telephone.
Desirable Skills
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Communication
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Confidence
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Initiative
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Interpersonal
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Listening
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Mentoring and counselling
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Non-discriminatory
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Non-judgemental
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Positive attitude
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Practical
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Team Work
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Telephone
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Time Management
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Self Management
Skill to gain
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Communication
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Confidence
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Initiative
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Interpersonal
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Leadership and Management
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Listening
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Mediation
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Mentoring and counselling
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Non-discriminatory
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Non-judgemental
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Planning and organising
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Positive attitude
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Practical
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Problem solving
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Team Work
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Telephone
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Time Management
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Networking
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Opportunity and Recognition
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Self Management
When can you do this role/Calendar
Minimum commitment level:
Once a week
Location
Trevor Foster Way, Bradford BD5 8HB, UK