SAMARITANS Ireland are encouraging people to get involved with the charity in Limerick to give something back to local community and make a difference to people’s lives.
Samaritans are best known for the vital support given to callers on its 24-hour telephone service, but volunteers are also on hand to offer support by SMS, email and face-to-face in communities, outreach events and in prisons.
Regional Director for Samaritans Ireland, Cindy O’Shea is now urging people to consider becoming a Samaritans volunteer.
“As Samaritans volunteers, we offer round-the-clock emotional support to anyone who is struggling to cope with whatever life has thrown at them,” Cindy explained.
- External Walls: Up to €8,000 Grant
- Attic: Up to €1,500 Grant
- Cavity Walls: Up to €1,700 Grant
- Internal Dry Lining: Up to €4,500 Grant
“Even on Christmas Day we answered almost 1,000 calls, spending more than 150 hours on the phone. Our busiest hour was between 10pm to 11pm when volunteers answered a call every 45 seconds.”
Established in Ireland in 1962, Samaritans is based in 21 towns across the country with over 1,800 active volunteers on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week. And as we enter another new year, The Samaritans are calling on people to consider making a difference to someone’s life by volunteering with the support service.
“As well as supporting people emotionally, there are a wide range of roles which ensure the running of the service 24/7, from administrative support to fundraising,” Miss O’Shea concluded.
To find out more about becoming a volunteer with the Samaritans in Limerick contact your local branch on 0857101572 or fill in an application form on www.samaritans.ie/volunteer.