Welcome to Putney Samaritans website

Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to people of all backgrounds, who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

The Branch was founded in 1970 and is one of over 200 branches in the UK and Ireland. We are run entirely by volunteers and like all Samaritans branches receive no government funding and have no affiliations to religious organisations. Also like other branches, we are autonomous from the national charity, supporting ourselves through our own fundraising efforts while promoting the mission and values of the movement.

This year our main fundraising event is a charity auction, at St Mary's church Putney on the 15th May. Click here for details.

The Putney branch of Samaritans is looking for people from all walks of life to become volunteers. It doesn't matter what your background or experience is, all we need are people with the ability to listen without passing judgement. 'Can you help us find Sam?'

If you would like to find out more about volunteering, the first step is to attend one of our Information Meetings. Here in an informal and relaxed environment you will have the opportunity to meet some of our volunteers, find out about the work of Samaritans and how to apply to become a volunteer here at Putney. If you then decide to apply, you will be invited to an interview followed by a selection day. Successful applicants are then invited to join our Initial Training Course, which we hold three times a year - in autumn, winter and spring.

We hold regular information meetings and the times of the next meetings are:

Monday 22 Jun	19.30 - 21.30
Monday 13 July	19.30 - 21.30
Thursday 13 Aug	19.30 - 21.30

You don't need to let us know in advance if you are coming - just come along on the day. Refreshments are served 15 minutes beforehand, and the session lasts around 2 hours. All the meetings are held at our Putney premises. We do ask if you can be punctual.

Our address is:

Putney Samaritans

14 Princeton Court

53-55 Felsham Road

Putney

SW15 1AZ

You will find us just a short distance from Putney High Street. The entrance to Princeton Court is on Felsham Road, just next to the Yoga Centre. Click here for a map.

Please use the links on the left to learn more about the Branch.

Putney Samaritans is a registered charity, number 261279