SAMARITANS volunteers in Wales have been recognised in an awards ceremony in Cardiff today (10th June).

The Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) event will focus on six different categories and winners receive awards from BBC news journalist Sian Lloyd.

Two Samaritans volunteers in Wales have been awarded national awards for the ‘Trustee of the Year’ category. Christopher Mill of Haverfordwest branch and former Samaritans Trustee from Wales, and John Ford, Chair of Powys branch in Llandrindod Wells, will be accepting their awards at the ceremony today.

On winning his award, Christopher Mill said: “Volunteering with Samaritans is challenging but exceptionally rewarding.  

“This award is for our hundreds of volunteers and supporters in Wales, and for all those in despair and anxiety they help to feel safer, listened to, and better understood.”

Anyone interested in volunteering in Wales can call 03705 62 72 82 (UK), email [email protected] or write to Samaritans, Volunteering Department, The Upper Mill, Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey, KT17 2AF.

Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year, to listen and offer confidential support when things are getting to you. To contact them, call 116 123 or call the Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 from 7pm to 11pm. Details of the nearest branch can be found by emailing [email protected] or visiting www.samaritans.org