Still not Sure
Why did you become a volunteer?
"Listening to someone who is perhaps depressed, worried, frightened and / or suicidal and who doesn't know where to turn to, is perhaps the most valuable thing we can do for a fellow human being." Elaine, volunteer. Elaine has been a volunteer for 5 years at Samaritans. Why did you join? 30 years ago, I picked up a book by Chad Varah, the founder of Samaritans. After reading it I knew I knew I wanted to be part of his organisation. But it wasn't until 25 years later that I actually joined. What keys thing did you learn that helped you to answer calls? I learnt the importance of listening without interrupting, without judging, without giving advice and without prejudice. I was also taught the importance of confidentiality which is fundamental to Samaritans.
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