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Student Volunteering at TalkCampus
Mental health volunteer opportunities for students
Hey! We love that you're here. It means you want to do some good in this sometimes scary world.
Being a mental health volunteer can take many forms! If you’re too busy to volunteer consistently, unable to be there physically, or would just prefer to do something online, there are still many ways you can give back to the community.
We believe in the power of online volunteering for students. It’s a way to be flexible and help others without making any big commitments. You can support the community from home, on campus, or even from your morning bus… Anywhere you feel comfortable doing so! It’s the perfect solution if you’re an international student volunteering remotely.
No designated Shifts
Volunteer where and when it works for you.
Take a break whenever you need to.
Your mental health matters!
Be part of a global community.
Meet people and make friends from all walks of life!
Flexible training and development.
Learn at your own pace and in your own style.
"I love it! My experience on TalkCampus as a volunteer is wonderful."
Andreia, 20
Becoming a volunteer buddy at TalkCampus
TalkCampus buddies are users who have trained with us to be a peer supporter on the platform. Being a buddy means becoming a listening ear on our communities. That can take many forms! Here are some of the tasks you’d be performing:
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Welcoming new people and ensuring we are a warm, supportive environment for those taking their first steps to talking and sharing
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Commenting on posts and using your supportive skills to convey empathy and help people feel heard
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Setting up your own groups and helping people feel connected with each other
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Offering one-to-one buddy support to someone who is struggling
"There is not a single judging soul on the volunteer and administration team, there's no reason not to try! It's a lovely experience, and it's a healthy way of improving as human beings!"
LivelyTheBoopCloud🌈, 20
Student volunteer training
As a TalkCampus student volunteer, you’ll get an introductory call and receive full training before starting your duties. You will also get access to a volunteer Slack group and receive continuous support from our internal team and other volunteers if you have any questions or concerns. You will also get monthly clinical supervision where you can meet other buddies from around the globe, share your experiences, and ask any questions.
Please note volunteering and mental health services are very different responsibilities and we do not expect you to act as a counselor or deal with crisis situations. If you come across a crisis situation, we would only expect you to flag it to our professional team who will escalate it if needed.
"I've enjoyed my experience as a Buddy because I'm a person who wants to help and put a smile on someone else's face if possible."
WarriorCat, 25
