About Us

Keele Nightline is a confidential Listening and Information Service, available to all Keele students.

We operate between the hours of 9pm and 3am, every night during the semester, a time when few other services are available.

We understand that coming to University is a very exciting prospect for most students, and some individuals will ease through their degree without ever encountering any problems. However, for some students, University can present the occasional problem, whether it is personal or academic.

Keele Nightline offers students the opportunity to talk through any issues, problems or worries anonymously. Our volunteers provide a supportive listening ear without ever judging or advising. No matter how long a student wants to talk, Keele Nightline volunteers will always give their undivided attention and create a safe and caring environment for all our callers.

Services – Information

Keele Nightline also provides numbers for services On and Off campus, National and Local organisations and we have lots of take-away numbers!

So if you fancy a pizza but have lost your menu, if you’re stuck outside your block and have lost your Keele card, if your neighbour is getting on your nerves by playing loud music late at night and you don’t know who to call… Keele Nightline has the numbers that can help.

Services - Listening

Keele Nightline is totally:
Confidential – Details of a call are never discussed outside of Nightline. No-one will know you called.

Anonymous – You don’t have to say your name. Sometimes, it’s easier to speak to someone you don’t know, so Nightline volunteers don’t say their name either.

Non-judgemental – Nightline will never pass judgement. You can talk to Nightline, in confidence about anything.

Non-directive – You decide what you want to talk about.

Non-advisory – Nightline will not try to solve the problem for you, but we can help our callers to reach their own solution or resolution.

Opening hours – Nightline is open from 9pm-3am, every night of the semester.

Volunteering

Volunteering for Keele Nightline is open to any students who are studying at Keele University. You don’t need any previous experience as we provide all the training you will need to volunteer with us. Our next training dates are provided below.

For last two years running, Keele Nightline has been voted as the ‘Best Placement Provider’ for volunteering opportunities. Keele Nightline is registered with VE@Keele as a student volunteer placement. This means that all the hours you volunteer for Keele Nightline also contribute toward your own personal Volunteering Award with VE@Keele, so you can document the amazing work you will be doing for your peers here at Keele! As well as being a fantastic addition to your CV and gaining excellent communication skills, you will be providing an essential welfare service to your peers.

Keele Nightline relies heavily on the charity of its wonderful volunteers. If you are interested in becoming part of this unique organisation, whether it is answering calls or helping out with our publicity and exciting campaigns, get in touch with our public face, Alyson Bird on nightline@kusu.keele.ac.uk or add Alyson ‘Keele Nightline’ Bird on Facebook for more information including rooms and times for our Training Sessions.

Volunteering Dates

9th February 2012 – Information Session (1 hour)
11th February 2012 – Session A (weekend - 6 hours)
12th February 2012 – Session B (weekend - 6 hours)
13th February 2012 – Session A (evening - 3 hours)
14th February 2012 – Session B (evening - 3 hours)
15th February 2012 – Session C (evening – 2 hours)

Online Listening

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Online listening!

Keele Nightline now has online listening, open from 9pm until 3am every night of the semester:

Online listening is a completely anonymous and confidential chat service run by Keele Nightline.
Click the button to speak to one of our volunteers.