How can I help?
Donations · Collecting · Bequests

For over 40 years, 24/7, trained volunteers have been there, listening and caring. When you consider that Samaritans gets almost no Government funding or assistance, you can appreciate the importance of any help you can give.

There are four ways you could help:

  1. With a donation
    Samaritans are all volunteers, but we need funds to support our services and pay for everything from the power bill to the phone lines that people call us on, 24/7.
  2. With a bequest
    Some people may have a little ‘spare’ money they can leave to a good cause. Making a provision in your will can help ensure that Samaritans can continue to be only a phone call away. If you would like to consider Samaritans for a bequest, contact our office on 04 472 3676 for a brochure.
  3. With your time
    Each year, we need people to help us collect donations in our street day appeal. This is held in August each year. You could help us collecting – it’s a way to meet the nicest people!
  4. As a Samaritan
    This is a big commitment. It means being trained and spending regular time on the telephone, listening to people who need someone to talk to and giving them the care and attention they need in their particular circumstances, which may vary from loneliness to major life crises, including thoughts of suicide. For more info visit the recruitment page.

For further information, please contact:
Samaritans of Wellington, PO Box 12-100, Thorndon, Wellington, Office phone 04 472 3676.