Samaritans launch volunteer recruitment campaign in Limerick

SAMARITANS, best known for providing vital 24-hour support to those in need, is launching a volunteer recruitment campaign in Limerick. 

Prospective volunteers are asked to dedicate three hours a week, with some overnight shifts also required.

With 1,000 calls answered by the charity on Christmas Day, Samaritans regional director Cindy O’Shea is urging people to consider volunteering. 

She said: “As the new year begins, we call on people to consider making a difference to someone’s life by volunteering with Samaritans in one of our branches nationwide.” 

To find out more about becoming a volunteer with Samaritans in Limerick contact your local branch on 085-7101572 or fill in an application form on www.samaritans.ie/volunteer.