Volunteer with Hey Sam

You can be the caring listener on the other end of the line when someone texts Hey Sam.

Become a Volunteer

  • Get training on befriending and providing crisis support.
  • Join a supportive community of peers.
  • Build lifelong skills.
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Research and experience tells us that youth are more likely to open up to peers than adults, and that peer-to-peer support can be a helpful resource for young people when they are struggling.

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Suicide is a leading cause of death for young people 15-24 years old.

TALK 2 ME?

Since the launch of Hey Sam in March 2022, we have helped thousands of young people feel heard.

Honestly, out of all my extracurriculars that I do, it’s just the most rewarding experience I’ve ever had.

Hey Sam Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers who…

  • Are 15-24 years old
  • Are passionate about mental health
  • Are located anywhere in the United States—training and volunteering are entirely remote.

Things to know about volunteering with Hey Sam:

Any Hey Sam volunteers who are in high school will complete one 3-hour shift per week (this shift cannot go past 9 pm in your time zone.)

Any Hey Sam volunteers who are out of high school will complete one 4-hour shift per week.

All our trainings and meetings are in Eastern Time (ET).

Start Your Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Hey Sam volunteer! Please complete this inquiry form to begin your application. Once submitted, you will receive an email with more information about the full application. As a reminder, Hey Sam volunteers must be 15 to 24 years old, with permanent residency in the United States.

If you have any questions, please reach out to heysaminfo@samaritanshope.org.






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