The Samaritans, a suicide-prevention and resource center, is hoping some unemployed college students will volunteer this summer to answer the agency's hot line. Those who perform 300 hours of service may be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship from AmeriCorps.
An orientation for those interested in the scholarship and in fulfilling community-service requirements or for professionals who want to volunteer will be held June 1 at 6 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church Parish Center at Benevolent and Benefit streets in Providence. The orientation will be the first of seven mandatory training sessions throughout June.
Other groups of volunteers can sign up for training classes that begin July 5, Aug. 1, and Sept. 5.
Volunteers must be at least 18 and must have good listening and befriending skills. They must also agree to reference checks. For more information, call (401) 272-4243.
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