Samaritans of Wellington provides confidential, non-judgmental, and non-religious emotional support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Wellington Courtenay Place centre gives people a safe space to talk when they need it most, and volunteer Telephone Listeners make that possible.

This volunteer opportunity involves answering calls at the Wellington Samaritans centre, listening without judgment and providing calm, compassionate support to callers. Volunteers commit to one three-hour shift per week and attend monthly support meetings. Full training, supervision, and ongoing support are provided throughout.

What you'll bring:
• Strong listening and empathy skills
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and grounded
• Commitment to confidentiality and a non-judgmental approach

You might be a great fit if you are:
• Compassionate and comfortable sitting with difficult emotions
• Reliable and consistent in your weekly shift commitment
• Motivated by making a difference for people at vulnerable moments

Training Provided: Full training, regular supervision, and ongoing support provided by Samaritans.