No designated shifts
No rota or fixed hours. Fit volunteering around lectures, work, and life.
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Student Volunteering at TalkCampus
Mental wellbeing volunteer opportunities for students. We’ve designed our volunteering to fit into your busy student life.
Mental wellbeing volunteer opportunities for students
Whether you’re new to volunteering or already passionate about student wellbeing, there’s a place for you here.
Being a mental wellbeing volunteer can take many forms. There are several ways to get involved, and we believe in the power of online volunteering for students. Our Peer+ Student Volunteering Program is a flexible way to help others without big, rigid commitments.
You can support our global student community by lending a listening ear as a Buddy from home, on campus, or even from your morning bus - wherever you feel comfortable.
If you’d like to make an impact directly on your campus, we also offer the TalkCampus Student Ambassador Program. As an Ambassador, you’ll be at the forefront of a growing movement for student wellbeing on your own campus.
Why volunteer with us
Built around your life as a student
Take a break whenever you need to
Rest when you need to. We encourage breaks that protect your mental health.
Be part of a global community
Peers worldwide, one community. Make friends and offer support across borders.
Flexible training and development
Self-paced modules on Slack. Videos, quizzes, and guidance that suit your style.
Becoming a Buddy on 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 in our global student communities. Here are some of the tasks you'd be performing:
- Welcoming new people and ensuring we are a warm, supportive environment for those taking their first steps to talking and sharing
- Commenting on posts and using your supportive skills to convey empathy and help people feel heard
- Setting up your own rooms on TalkCampus and helping people feel connected with each other
- Offering one-to-one buddy support to someone who is struggling
Becoming a Student Ambassador on your campus
TalkCampus Student Ambassadors are students who step up and advocate for student wellbeing on their own campus and help guide students who feel lonely and isolated towards TalkCampus. Here are some of the tasks you'd be performing:
- Building a team of five students who are passionate about wellbeing
- Creating and delivering your own engagement missions from campus events to online campaigns to promote TalkCampus
- Representing TalkCampus on your campus, becoming a recognised voice in student wellbeing
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. You will also get monthly clinical supervision where you can meet other buddies from around the globe.
Please note volunteering and mental wellbeing 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.”
General Information
We ask that all volunteers spend 5-6 hours on TalkCampus per week doing their duties.
All volunteers are encouraged to take time off for their mental wellbeing if they need it.
A video call with one member of the admin team is needed in order to progress to the training.
Training takes place on Slack and is delivered via 5 modules with videos, information, and a quiz.
Frequently Asked Questions
A TalkCampus buddy is a student volunteer who has been trained in peer support skills. Buddies provide a listening ear and emotional support to other students on the platform.
You can apply through our online application form. After submitting, you'll be invited for a short video call with our team, followed by our training program.
Yes! All volunteers receive comprehensive training delivered via Slack, covering 5 modules with videos, information, and quizzes. You'll also receive ongoing clinical supervision.
TalkCampus buddies are volunteers. While the role is unpaid, you gain valuable experience, skills in peer support, and can add this to your CV. Many buddies say the experience is deeply rewarding.
Yes. We understand that student life is busy and your wellbeing comes first. You can take breaks or step down at any time.
The video call helps us get to know you, explain the role in more detail, and ensure it's the right fit for both you and TalkCampus. It's an informal, friendly conversation.
Absolutely. Being a volunteer doesn't change your ability to use TalkCampus for your own support needs. Your wellbeing matters to us.
You'll gain peer support training, build communication skills, join a global community of volunteers, receive monthly clinical supervision, and get a reference for future opportunities.
TalkCampus is a safe, anonymous, 24/7 peer support community exclusively for students, accessible across 26 languages.
TalkCampus is not an emergency service. If you're in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services. Visit our Resources page for crisis helplines.
We can't wait to hear from you
Join our global community and support student wellbeing in a way that fits your schedule.
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