This is a unique opportunity to gain new skills, receive training and provide a listening ear to those in distress, whilst working in the comfort of your own home.

The Cornwall Rural Community Council (CRCC) Mental Health Helpline ‘Nightlink’ is looking to recruit new volunteers to provide telephone support, once a fortnight, during the evening. Full training, regular supervision, volunteer meetings and on-call support are all provided. Nationally accredited training is also available, and of course out of pocket expenses are paid.

There is no better time to start volunteering as its Volunteers’ Week!

For further details about becoming a Nightlink volunteer listener telephone: - Darren Bottrill, Nightlink Project Manager, 01872 263003

Nightlink is a county-wide freephone listening service for anyone who has or is experiencing emotional distress. Nightlink is also available for people supporting those in emotional distress and anyone who feels they would like to discuss their difficulties in confidence. The service is available 7 days a week 5pm-midnight. Nightlink offers listening, support, understanding, respect and encouragement. Nightlink is run by trained volunteers and paid workers who have experience of mental health issues and empathy for people in distress.