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07 Sept 2025

Waterford suicide and emotional support helpline seeks volunteers to man phones at night

Samaritans Waterford and South East is seeking 'night owls' to listen to callers in need of support

Waterford suicide and emotional support helpline seeks volunteers to man phones at night

A suicide and emotional support helpline is seeking Waterford volunteers to man the phones at night. 

Samaritans Waterford and South East posted a call-out on X (formerly Twitter) this week (Thursday April 11) seeking "night owls" to listen to callers in need of support during the night. 

The post reads: "Night owls wanted. We're looking for night-time volunteers to listen to our callers so that we can be there for more people who need us. Volunteer for a few hours a week and you could change someone's life forever." 

According to Samaritans, volunteers don’t need to have been through a particular life experience or be from a certain walk of life to help out. 

They are seeking applications from anyone "who wants to help others, is tolerant and open-minded". 

Samaritans can be called for free day or night on 116 123. 

Apply to volunteer here

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