Samaritans of Shetland

Charity registered in Scotland SC006913

To befriend the suicidal and despairing. Listening without judement so people can find a way through their feelings.

Usually we work by phone but increasingly by email and text. Also face to face.


Current opportunity

We provide emotional support by listening to people when they are finding life tough. People call us for a range of reasons. Samaritans volunteers get excellent training and work in pairs at their local branch. We need a range of volunteers - from listening to running the branch in all other ways. Please register your interest by clicking “volunteer with us: on Shetland Samaritans website.