Volunteering at The Samaritans of New York

Apply now for our Summer Training Class!
Orientation sessions are going on now.

I'm one of over 100 volunteers on The Samaritans of New York's confidential 24-hour suicide prevention hotline who donates one morning or afternoon a week and one overnight shift a month responding to people who are depressed, in crisis and need someone to talk to.

The hotline responds to people with all kinds of problems--the elderly, teenagers, people suffering from illnesses like cancer and AIDS, the homeless, victims of crime and sexual violence, and people just like you and me who are suddenly facing some overwhelming obstacle or personal tragedy and need help getting through the moment.

The work is challenging, the training intensive, and the experience rewarding! The organization is non-religious and the volunteers work together as members of a cooperative team in a safe and comfortable office in New York City.

And though you cannot solve everyone's problems, it's satisfying to know that when someone reaches out for help...You're there!

If you want to apply to become a Samaritans Hotline Volunteer and attend one of our upcoming information sessions, please email Samaritans at samaritansnycvol@aol.com

Provide all of the following information:
1) first and last name;
2) phone number;
3) residential mailing address;
4) how you heard about Samaritans; and
5) write "Initial Website Inquiry" in the subject line.

We will send you a Volunteer Information Packet promptly. If you have any difficulties, call Samaritans Hotline Volunteer Recruitment Line at (212) 673-3041. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note: The Samaritans of New York is a government-funded program and all contact information will be verified.