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    • Could you be a Samaritan?
      • Are you a good listener?  Do your friends tell you about their problems?  If you have a couple of spare hours during the day and/or evening and want to learn new skills then apply now to become a volunteer. We're looking for empathetic and non-judgemental Wellingtonians to take part in the next Samaritans training course starting on 16th July. If you're a good listener and want to help prevent suicide in New Zealand then contact our office on 04 472 3676 to find out more, or just click on the 'Volunteer' bar above.

    • Are you a good listener?
      • There is still time to join the next training course in Wellington, starting mid-September 2015. Just click on Volunteer in the bar above and complete the online form or ring our office on 04 472 3676. AttachmentSize OnPhoneSmall.jpg27.76 KB

    • It's not too late to givealittle!
      • If you missed our fantastic volunteers collecting in Wellington, Porirua, Johnsonville and Lower Hutt during our street appeal on 14 and 15 August, don't despair! You can still give-a-little at https://givealittle.co.nz/org/wellingtonsamaritans or click on the DONATE button on the sidebar on this webpage. It's that easy to keep the Samaritans on the phone for another year!   AttachmentSize sam image.png105.02 KB

    • Wanted: a creative Marketing and Communications Advisor!
      • Marketing and Communications Advisor • Part time • CBD location • Fixed term employment One of Wellington’s most respected charities has an exciting opportunity to grow your career. Celebrating 50 years of operation in the Wellington region, we are looking for an energetic person who is keen to get experience in all aspects of marketing and communications. read more

    • Next Training Course for Wellington Samaritans 2015
      • Wellington Samaritans are currently seeking volunteers (Sams) for their next training course beginning in July 2015. We are looking for people who are good listeners, non-judgmental and empathetic, to help us operate our 24-hour helpline. If that sounds like you CONTACT US NOW. Call Carol on 04 472 3676 or email wellington@samaritans.org.nz to apply.

    • Next Training Course for Wellington Samaritans 2015
      • Are you a good listener? Wellington Samaritans are seeking volunteers (Sams) for their next training course beginning in September 2015. We are looking for people who are good listeners, non-judgmental and empathetic, to help us operate our 24-hour helpline. If that sounds like you CONTACT US NOW. Call Carol on 04 472 3676 or email wellington@samaritans.org.nz to apply.

    • The Appeal goes on - you can TEXT 2014 to 2446 to donate $3
      • Thank you to everyone who gave so generously on 22 and 23 August! We met and spoke to many people, some of whom also thanked us for being there when they needed someone to listen. Hearing those snippets makes it so worthwhile. If you missed us, it is not too late! You can still TEXT 2014 to 2446 to donate $3 to the Samaritans!

    • The Appeal goes on - you can TEXT 2014 to 2446 to donate $3
      • Thank you to everyone who gave so generously on 22 and 23 August! We met and spoke to many people, some of whom also thanked us for being there when they needed someone to listen. Hearing those snippets makes it so worthwhile. If you missed us, it is not too late! You can still TEXT 2014 to 2446 to donate $3 to the Samaritans!

    • Next Training Course for Wellington Samaritans 2013
      • Wellington Samaritans are currently seeking volunteers (Sams) for their next training course beginning in July 2013. We are looking for people who are good listeners, non-judgmental and empathetic, to help us operate our 24-hour helpline. If that sounds like you CONTACT US NOW. Call us on 472 3676 or click here to apply now.

    • Next Training Course for Wellington Samaritans 2014
      • Wellington Samaritans are currently seeking volunteers (Sams) for their next training course beginning in October 2014. We are looking for people who are good listeners, non-judgmental and empathetic, to help us operate our 24-hour helpline. If that sounds like you CONTACT US NOW. Call us on 472 3676 or email wellington@samaritans.org.nz to apply.

    • Samaritans of Wellington Appeal 2012
      • It's August again, and once more the Wellington Samaritans Annual Appeal hits the streets of The Coolest Little Capital, this time on Friday August 24 and Saturday August 25. The appeal is a vital part of keeping the service 24/7, 365 days a year, supporting our volunteers so they can keep listening, caring and just being there. read more

    • Samaritans Street Appeal 2014 - Collectors wanted!
      • The Wellington Samaritans Annual Appeal hits the streets of The Coolest Little Capital, this time on Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23. The appeal is a vital part of keeping the service 24/7, 365 days a year, supporting our volunteers so they can keep listening, caring and just being there. We are seeking volunteer collectors for various points around the city over the two days, so if you can help out for an hour two, contact the Samaritans office at 04 472 3676 or email us at marketing@samaritans.org.nz. Your help and goodwill is always appreciated.

    • Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Stories
      • Whirlwind Stories is a really great initiative to help enable men to positively embrace their mental health through the sharing of stories. They've produced a bunch of postcards and behind each postcard is a man's story. Each story is about difficult times and about that man's ability to survive and adapt and get through the tough stuff. Each story is a story of hope. They've also dedicated an album, Whirlwind, to the cause and it's great. If you want a copy Marbecks are selling them for a gold coin donation. read more

    • Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Stories
      • Whirlwind Stories is a really great initiative to help enable men to positively embrace their mental health through the sharing of stories. They've produced a bunch of postcards and behind each postcard is a man's story. Each story is about difficult times and about that man's ability to survive and adapt and get through the tough stuff. Each story is a story of hope. They've also dedicated an album, Whirlwind, to the cause and it's great. If you want a copy Marbecks are selling them for a gold coin donation. The hope is that men will be inspired by reading other men's stories and listening to the music and may be inspired enough to share their own stories and maybe, just maybe inspired enough to have hope, to make changes, to do something different. It really is OK not to feel OK. And if you need to talk, we'll listen so give us a call on 0800 726 666. Visit www.whirlwindstories.com for more information.

    • Volunteer NOW for Wellington Samaritans next training course
      • A Samaritans volunteer doesn't stand out from the crowd but they are often there when no one else is. Are you a good listener? Could you be a Samaritan (we call them Sams)? We need day and night time listeners for our Wellington Centre. Our next course starts July 2014 CALL 472 3676 or click here to apply now.

    • Volunteer NOW for Wellington Samaritans next training course
      • A Samaritans volunteer doesn't stand out from the crowd but they are often there when no one else is. Are you a good listener? Could you be a Samaritan (we call them Sams)? We need day and night time listeners for our Wellington Centre. Our next course starts October 2014 CALL 472 3676 or click here to apply now.

    • Lower Hutt Samaritans seeking Volunteers
      • Lower Hutt Samaritans are seeking volunteers for their next training course. They are looking for people who are good listeners, non-judgemental and empathetic, to help us operate our 24-hour helpline. As a volunteer you will be helping people who may be lonely, depressed or suicidal, or who need to talk about problems in their lives. If you would like to learn new life skills and are available for 2 or 3 hours a week, daytime or evening, please phone our helpline 04 586 1048 to register your interest and to attend our information evening at 7.30pm on Thursday September 6 2012.

    • Lower Hutt Samaritans seeking Volunteers
      • Lower Hutt Samaritans are seeking volunteers for their next training course. They are looking for people who are good listeners, non-judgemental and empathetic, to help us operate our 24-hour helpline. As a volunteer you will be helping people who may be lonely, depressed or suicidal, or who need to talk about problems in their lives. If you would like to learn new life skills and are available for 2 or 3 hours a week, daytime or evening, please phone our helpline 04 586 1048 to register your interest.

    • Next training course for Wellington Samaritans
      • Wellington Samaritans are currently seeking volunteers (Sams) for their next training course beginning in March 2011. We are looking for people who are good listeners, non-judgmental and empathetic, to help us operate our 24-hour helpline. If that sounds like you CONTACT US NOW. Call us on 472 3676 or click here to apply now.

    • Suggestions for reducing Christmas and New Year stress
      • Christmas can be among the most difficult times of the year, highlighting financial pressures, relationship issues or loneliness. To help Samaritans suggest that you • Drink sensibly or even better avoid alcohol completely • Keep your expectations of Christmas reasonable - you may not even like Christmas - and that's OK, remember it is just one day in the year • Talk about how you are feeling to your friends, family, someone you trust or your GP. Remember Samaritans helpline 0800 726 666 is available 24 hours a day - including Christmas Day if you have something on your mind read more

    • Suggestions for reducing Christmas and New Year stress
      • Christmas can be among the most difficult times of the year, highlighting financial pressures, relationship issues or loneliness. To help Samaritans suggest that you • Drink sensibly or even better avoid alcohol completely • Keep your expectations of Christmas reasonable - you may not even like Christmas - and that's OK, remember it is just one day in the year • Talk about how you are feeling to your friends, family, someone you trust or your GP. Remember Samaritans helpline 0800 726 666 is available 24 hours a day - including Christmas Day if you have something on your mind • You don't have to spend lots of money to show people they are important to you • Take regular exercise over the Christmas period - a brisk walk in the fresh air is good for your mental health - try to exercise for 30 minutes everyday

    • Calls to Samaritans increase
      • Samaritans of Wellington saw an 11% increase in calls by for September 2010 (compared to August 2010) with October also seeing a rising average. “This was partly due to the extension of our 0800 number to help victims of the Canterbury earthquake but was also due to financial concerns with the GST increases and increases in domestic violence,” says Bruce Wall, Chairman, Samaritans of Wellington. Samaritans of Wellington receives 50-100 calls a day – an average of three calls an hour, or 20,000 calls last year. The busiest times are between 7pm and 2am. read more

    • Calls to Samaritans increase
      • Samaritans of Wellington saw an 11% increase in calls by for September 2010 (compared to August 2010) with October also seeing a rising average. “This was partly due to the extension of our 0800 number to help victims of the Canterbury earthquake but was also due to financial concerns with the GST increases and increases in domestic violence,” says Bruce Wall, Chairman, Samaritans of Wellington. Samaritans of Wellington receives 50-100 calls a day – an average of three calls an hour, or 20,000 calls last year. The busiest times are between 7pm and 2am. Other factors affecting peoples’ lives are increased economic and work stress, the growth in relationship break-ups and the dwindling support from people’s families. Samaritans want to help create a society where people are able to talk about their feelings openly, and people are able to respect the feelings of others. Equally, though, Samaritans believe that talking to anyone – family, friends, colleagues, health professionals – is better than bottling things up.

    • Big Thank you to Print Stop Plus
      • Wellington Samaritans would like to extend a huge thank you to Print Stop Plus for their generosity and support. If you're ever in need of great quality printing visit their store on Panama Street, Wellington. www.printstop.co.nz

    • Samaritans support suicide awareness
      • Samaritans have issued a media release in response to the coverage by the Chief Coroner on suicide rates. Please download the attachment to read more. To open this attachment you will need Adobe Acrobat which can be downloaded here.

    • Good Samaritans
      • In recognition of Volunteer Awareness Week the Independent Herald profiled two of our Samaritans. Sue has been a Sam for 15 years and still has a passion for the work. "It's good fun, I wouldn't do it if i didn't love it." In contrast Emily became a Sam just over 3 years ago, "It's a good feeling to know that you've been there for people who are feeling quite alone and people thanking you for being a listening ear."

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