The Big Help Out gives everyone an opportunity to lend a hand.
Thousands of organisations – big and small – are getting together to mark The King’s Coronation by giving everybody the chance to try volunteering for themselves and make a difference in their community.
Charities taking part are encouraging people to ‘lend a hand; make a change’ and there are lots of ways you can support Samaritans and your community by getting involved.
About us
Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide. For the last 70 years we’ve been here – 24 hours a day 7 days a week – for anyone who needs emotional support, and someone to listen when they need it most.
Be there for people who need someone - volunteer with us
Our incredible volunteers run more than 200 branches and locations across the UK and Ireland. They offer their time to help to deliver our 24-hour emotional support service to callers in many ways.
Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone. They answer calls and messages from people who really need someone to talk to at any time of the day and night.
Support volunteers help branches in a variety of ways, marketing our services, fundraising, organising events, providing IT support or helping out in one of our shops.
You’ll be based in one of our branches in the UK and Ireland. Branches who are currently recruiting for new volunteers can be found when you go through our volunteering information and apply online.
Stay in touch
We'd like to keep in touch about our vital work. You can sign up to learn more about Samaritans' work and how you can help reduce the number of people who take their own lives.
For information on how to change your contact preferences, or about how Samaritans handles and protects your personal information, please see our privacy statement.
Ways to get involved
Donating your preloved items
Declutter your home by spending a few mindful minutes clearing out clothes and other pre-loved items and donating them to your local Samaritans charity shop.
Join Samaritans Supporter Panel
Help shape the future of Samaritans by joining our online Supporter Community Panel.
Walk, run, or cycle for Samaritans
Walk, run, or cycle for Samaritans and help make a life-changing difference to people's lives.
When you fundraise for Samaritans, you help us be there for those who need us most. From bake sales to bike rides, marathons to mufti days, there's a fundraising idea for you.
However you want to fundraise, we'd love to have you as part of #TeamSamaritans!