At these events you will be able to find out more about volunteering and the work that we do and you will be able to explore whether Samaritans is the right place for you.
Our next "Discover Samaritans" information events will be held in the branch on these dates:
For training starting in June 2025
5th April 25 (10am-1pm)
3rd May 25 (10am-1pm)
Our branch is located at John Williams House, 4b High Street, Reigate, RH2 9AY
If interested, please submit an application via the following link and we will contact you about the Discovery Day.
Become a Listening Volunteer at Reigate Samaritans!
Alternatively, you can email [email protected] if you would like further details or information.
After one of these sessions, to continue the process of becoming a volunteer, you will be invited to attend an interview to discuss more about Samaritans and yourself.
Following this, if you decide you want to go further, the next step is to attend Samaritans Core Training, which is held over a number in-person Saturdays, and several evening zoom sessions.
June 2025 training dates are as follows:
Sat 7 Jun 09:30-15:30: Group Session 1 (Branch)
Tue 10 Jun: Skills Practice 1: 19:30-21:00 (Zoom)
Sat 14 Jun 09:30-15:30: Group Session 2 & Skills Practice 2 (Branch)
Tue 17 Jun 19:30-21:00: Skills Practice 3 (Zoom)
Sat 21 Jun 09:30-15:00: Group session 3 & Skills Practice 4 (Branch)
Tue 24 Jun 19:30-21:00: Skills Practice 5 (Zoom)
Sat 28 Jun 09:30-13:30: Group session 4 (Branch)
In the meantime, if you’d like to find out more information on becoming a Samaritan Listening Volunteer, then please sign up to one of the sessions being held by Samaritans central office via this link:
https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/events-and-fundraising/the-big-help-out/
However, all potential volunteers would still need to attend a Discover Samaritans Day at the branch, as it will cover more comprehensive information and should answer any questions you may have.
Samaritans of East Surrey asks: "Are you a night owl?"
Alongside our regular volunteering roles, we are currently recruiting for night owls, volunteers who will only do night shifts (shifts between midnight and 7am). If you think you may be a night owl, please let us know when you express an interest.
Owl-seeing eyes...