I’m going to ‘work’ tonight for the first time in six years …

[firstnightback]

It’s voluntary and unpaid, and I really want to go, but I’m so nervous.

I haven’t done any sort of job for six years. I’ve met the people I’m working with and they’re all lovely but I am so nervous. I’ve got long term severe MH issues and this will be a great way of boosting my confidence and giving me some purpose but even the thought of going out has me nervous .

I’m leaving the house in about 2 and a half hours for 7.15 start. It’s 12 hours on but I’ll get breaks during which I’m allowed to sleep.

Trying to think of what I need to take and remember, and failing!

Well done! Without being too outing I work in a similar role and we’d never expect volunteer to work a 12 hour shift especially over night.

Speak up if it feels unmanageable it could be a step into employment but nothing is worth sacrificing your wellbeing.

Hope it goes well

All the best for tonight. Let us know how it goes x

Hope it’s going well for you tonight

Something like Samaritans? It sounds like a tricky job to ease you back into the work of work - volunteering overnight? Are people likely to be upset in the calls? Will you have support? Have you had training? Good luck op.