How long do you speak for?

The talks usually last about an hour.

Do you show a video, what is it of, is it left with us, how long is it.

Yes. We show a DVD which we will need you to provide the equipment for. This is only part of our presentation and lasts for approximately 7 minutes.

Does a member of staff/leader need to be present?

A member of staff/leader needs to be present during the whole of the presentation.

What ages do you address?

Speakers usually address pupils from 15 to 18. Please let us know if you have a different request.

Can you do more than one group per visit?

We do groups of up to 30 in number. For larger groups we need to organise either more volunteers for the day to split the group up, or we can arrange to come back on several days.

Can a few groups be addressed together in a large hall?

Yes. Bearing in mind that groups of over 30 pupils would have to be split up into smaller groups for the question and answer session and we will need to bring enough volunteers to cover the larger groups. This can all be arranged with some time and planning.

My friend is an organiser/leader and told me about you, who do I contact?

To find out more you can either fill out the query form or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

How far from Dublin City Centre do you do?

The Dublin branch has volunteers who come from all the greater Dublin area. If you are outside this area please let us know exactly where you are and we will do our best to help. If you are too far away for our volunteers to help you we might pass your details on to another branch if there is one more convenient that does outside talks.

Will there be more than one speaker?

Speakers will always be in pairs. For larger groups an extra speaker may also be necessary.

Will speakers need lunch/refreshments?

Lunch or refreshments are not necessary.

Are speakers all current Samaritans volunteers?

All speakers are fully-trained, currently-active volunteers in the Dublin branch. This allows them to speak authoritatively on the subject while maintaining the complete confidentiality that we promise our callers.

Which schools/groups have you worked with in the past?

We do not provide a list as some groups may wish not to be mentioned in our publicity. References from a selection of schools (and school pupils) are available on the School Talks page