Could you be a samaritan?
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Becoming a Samaritan: Training and Roles
Strict Training and Selection Process
Rigorous Selection Criteria
Many people aspire to become Samaritans, believing they have the necessary skills. However, the training and selection process is rigorous.
We seek individuals who are empathetic, non-judgmental, and capable of listening to distressing and harrowing stories without carrying them home.
Role of Samaritans
Supportive Listening Role
As Samaritans, we are ordinary people committed to listening without judgement. We do not wear capes; we simply stand ready to support.
Joining Samaritans isn't about finding answers to personal problems but about being receptive and supportive.
Personal Experience and Rewards
Challenging yet Rewarding Experience
Having served as a Samaritan for 6 years, I've found it both challenging and deeply rewarding. It involves listening to a range of experiences, from humorous to heart-wrenching.
Joining Samaritans
How to Join
To become a Samaritan, visit our branch online, fill out an application, and proceed to an interview. There are diverse roles available beyond listening, including support and fundraising.
Even roles like replenishing the biscuit barrel contribute significantly to our mission.