Special: Switchboard

This year marks the 45th birthday of Switchboard- the LGBT+ helpline. To mark the anniversary their Co-Chair Natasha Walker spoke to me about the kind of things Switchboard are faced with today. I also spoke to some people from previous and future episodes of Old Queens who have worked at (and have called) Switchboard over the years, including, Janet, Femi, Julian, Tony and Andy.

 Switchboard has been helping all people LGBT+ since it opened in 1974. It runs on a tiny budget and it’s only because of committed volunteers who work tirelessly all year round that this lifeline has managed to stay open 365 days a year for 45 years. The people who work there are available to take your calls 10am - 10pm every day of the week on 0300 330 0630 and through instant messenger. 
You can donate to Switchboard by going to Switchboard.lgbt/Support-Us. And if you want to become a volunteer you can by going to Switchboard.lgbt/Volunteer Remember, there’s no issue too big or too small. You can reach them on 0300 330 0630, through instant messenger (which can be found on their website switchboard.lgbt) or by emailing [e-mail]. The second part of the Old Queens series will run from next week. 

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