Female Focus
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Do you have what it takes to be a Samaritan in Spain?
Are you curious about work of Samaritans in Spain? Would you be interested in becoming a duty “listener” on the 900 525 100 freephone help line which offers a 24 hour / 365 days a year service? Or do you have a few hours a week to help in a charity shop, fundraising or admin?
In 2016 Samaritans in Spain will be expanding their network and are currently advertising for new volunteers to come forward not only for their headquarters at Punta Prima, but also for new listener teams planned in Gran Alacant - Alicante, Javea and Mazarrón areas. Samaritans in Spain welcome applications from fluent English speaking adult volunteers of any nationality. Due to the confidential nature of their work offering impartial emotional support, listener volunteers are asked to provide references for some background checks and undergo a period of training and mentoring. It is a thoroughly rewarding yet demanding role and hence there is constant support and focus on team welfare and
back-up.Some listeners at Punta Prima also volunteer for the Charity shop and are on call during shop hours and for face to face consultations at the newly opened drop-in centre. Other shop volunteers are happy to be engaged solely for the retail side of things but have awareness training and are fully briefed to handle people in distress and direct them to the duty listening team - many callers make a first tentative approach for help by browsing in the shop and getting to know the staff and stop for a friendly chat. Extra hands are always welcome even if only one day a
week...the duty rosters are drawn up as far as possible to suit everyone’s needs. All volunteers are unpaid - expenses may be claimed. Samaritans would also love to here from volunteers who might like to assist at headquarters in other ways eg with general office admin, delivering publicity material, running errands and so on. It might suit a recently retired person with their own transport who would welcome joining an established group for social contacts and having the opportunity to get out an about and meet other people. Samaritans volunteers also attend shows, fairs and exhibitions and need help with organising fun day events etc, All volunteers receive a monthly newsletter, invitations to group social occasions, AGM and other team meetings. For those who do not feel they can commit to a listener role or regular work at the centre, there is also a new group called Friends of Samaritans (they have own Facebook page) who organise numerous fundraising events. For more information please visit
www.samaritansinspain.com and to register your interest as a volunteer for Alicante, please contact the General Manager
stephenrbaker@outlook.com and help play an important part in your local community.
Remember if anyone in distress needs someone to talk to lines are always open. Call free 900 525 100.
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