Sevenoaks Samaritans

15/10/2026

💚 Worried about what it’s like to be a Samaritan? You’re not alone.

Many people who are thinking about volunteering worry about how they’ll manage listening to people going through difficult times. It’s a natural response, and it shows how much you care.

Here’s what one of our team members said they were worried about before joining:

“I was worried I wouldn't know what to say.”

Being a Samaritan can be challenging, but you’re never expected to do it alone. We support each other through training, mentoring and ongoing support, so you can feel prepared and confident when listening to others.

Every listener makes a difference. You can too.

📩 Curious about what it’s really like to be a Sevenoaks Samaritan? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch at [email protected].

12/10/2026

💚 September at Sevenoaks Samaritans

Last month, our wonderful volunteers gave 983 hours of listening time — 738 during the day and 245 at night.

Behind every hour is someone who needed a listening ear, and a volunteer ready to be there. 💚

A huge thank you to our volunteers for their time and care.

Could you be part of it?

You don’t need to have all the answers. Sometimes, listening is enough.

If you’d like to find out more about volunteering with us, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Get in touch with our team at [email protected].

💚 Every hour matters. Every listener makes a difference.

10/10/2026

💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 💚

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re thinking of everyone who may be finding things difficult, feeling alone, or simply doing their best to get through the day.

Our Sevenoaks volunteers are here to listen, with no judgement and no pressure. Sometimes, having someone to talk to can make a real difference.

If you’re struggling today, you don’t have to face it alone. 💚

📞 Call Samaritans free, any time, day or night, on 116 123.

09/10/2026

We’re all set up and ready to welcome you! 💚

Our wonderful Sevenoaks volunteers are at Tesco today, and we’re here for you.

Whether you need a quiet space to talk, want to find out more about volunteering, or just fancy a friendly chat, please don’t hesitate to come and say hello.

We’d love to see you! 👋💚

08/10/2026

Today, our volunteers are at Sevenoaks Foodbank, offering support in person.

If that’s you, we’re only a phone call away.
📞 116 123

07/10/2026

💭 “I’m not a psychologist. How could I possibly help?”

You don’t need to be. You just need empathy and a willingness to listen. We’ll teach you everything else: the skills, the structure and the confidence.

Every Samaritan started exactly where you are now.
Could you be the one? Get in touch with our team today to find out more: [email protected] 💚

06/10/2026

Save the date! 💚

This Friday, 9 October, we'll be at Tesco Sevenoaks for our autumn fundraiser.

Come and say hello, grab some information about volunteering, or just have a chat — there's no need to donate to stop by. We'd love to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones too!

See you there! 💚

05/10/2026

If it feels like today is your worst day, we’re here.

If things feel unbearable right now, this is for you 💚

On your worst days, it can be hard to imagine things ever feeling different.

You might find yourself overwhelmed with thoughts like: What if every day feels like this? What if this is just my life now?

Those thoughts can be scary, and they can make an already hard time feel even harder.

But thoughts aren’t facts, no matter how convincing or strong they might feel.

It’s important to remember although not every day will be good, not every day will be as hard to get through as right now.

For now, just take things day by day. If that feels too much, take them hour by hour. And if even that feels like too much, minute by minute.

There is so much more to your life than your worst day. 💚

28/09/2026

A little shout out to all our wonderful volunteers. Thank you for all you do and the time you give 💚

21/09/2026

We wanted to remind everyone that our lights are always on. 💡💚

You can tell us the thoughts that feel too hard to tell anyone else. We’re here to listen every hour, of every day. No pressure, no judgement.

📱 116 123