A local mental health charity will hold an information meeting this Sunday in Athlone.
Athlone and Midlands Samaritans is appealing for volunteers ahead of the meeting.
Samaritans offers emotional support for those in distress, lonely or struggling to cope.
The meeting will take place at its centre in Court Devenish Athlone at 11 o'clock this Sunday.
Volunteer John O'Donovan is asking those interested in joining Samaritans to get in touch: