Volunteer With Us
- If you are interested in becoming a phone volunteer with us, apply for the academic year 2024/2025 by clicking here!
- More information on the training process can be found below:
For the students of DBS, DCU, DkIT, IADT, MU, NCAD, RCSI, TCD, TUD, UCD & UL – NiteLine is a listening and information service run by students for students. You can contact NiteLine by phone (1800 793 793) or on instant messaging via niteline.ie
We offer a confidential, anonymous, non-judgemental and non-directive service. Volunteers will undergo a challenging, extensive, and rewarding training process.
NiteLine recruits both call-taking and publicity volunteers.
All our volunteers develop valuable, life-long skills and
experiences and are offered incredible personal and professional opportunities. Skills include:
Active listening
Leadership
Event management
Teamwork
Public speaking
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a call-taking volunteer mean?
A call taking volunteer provides non-judgemental, non-directive and confidential listening to students from our affiliated colleges through online messaging and phone calls. Volunteers receive extensive training and continued support throughout the year.
How much training is involved with being a call- taking volunteer?
Volunteers must undergo 24 hours of training as well as practise calls that must be completed outside training sessions. The 2022/2023 training will be done twice a week over 4 weeks in August, or once a week over 8 weeks during semester time.
How often do volunteers take calls?
Volunteers typically do two shifts a month. Volunteers are able to submit their availability a month in advance and can swap shifts if necessary.
How do volunteers get home when their shift ends?
NiteLine provides free taxis for all its volunteers, ensuring everyone gets home safely.
Erika
Training Officer
Erika is currently studying psychology in TCD and she has been volunteering with NiteLine since 2021....
Mikayla
Social Media Officer
Mikayla recently graduated from UCD with a master’s in psychology. She has been volunteering with NiteLine...
Naomi
TU Dublin Public Face
Naomi is studying bioanalysis at TU Dublin. She has been volunteering with NiteLine since 2022. She...
Sophie
Vice-Coordinator
Sophie is a final year medical student in Trinity College Dublin. She has volunteered with us...
Students NiteLine Listening Service is a Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital, registered office: 24 Belton Park Avenue, Dublin 9, D09F5C3. Registered in Ireland No. 439123.
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