Application Form (10-15 minutes)
Please complete our volunteer application on our online platform. This brief form will help us understand your background and match you with a user.
Be our volunteer!
Our Volunteers are our asset and they do the most valuable work that helps to earn respect and love from the people.
Why Volunteer with TherapyBud?
Make a Difference from the Comfort of Your Home
TherapyBud presents a unique opportunity to positively impact someone's life from anywhere in the world, using your computer or mobile device.
Flexibility to Suit Your Lifestyle
We understand the challenge of balancing volunteering with a busy schedule! TherapyBud provides maximum flexibility, allowing you to arrange support sessions at times that work best for you.
Connect with Individuals Globally
Our program encourages intercultural exchange, allowing you to learn about different cultures and share your own experiences.
Gain Essential Communication and Listening Skills
With ongoing resources and support from our team, you'll develop valuable skills, such as empathetic listening and relationship building.
Eligibility Criteria
You don’t need prior counseling or psychology experience to volunteer with TherapyBud. Our users are seeking someone to talk to, not professional therapy. Volunteers are encouraged to engage in supportive conversations, helping individuals express their feelings and thoughts. However, if you have professional expertise in psychology, mental health, or counseling, we would be honored to utilize your skills!
TherapyBud sets three primary criteria for volunteers
Age
Language Proficiency
Commitment
Age
Volunteers should be at least 18 years old.
Language Proficiency
Volunteers should have proficient communication skills in the language they will be using for support.
Commitment
Volunteers should be ready to dedicate at least 1 hour a week to TherapyBud for a minimum of 10-12 weeks. If you can commit more time, we’re more than happy to accommodate!
What is the TherapyBud
Volunteer Experience Like?
MEET YOUR MATCH
Following a brief application process, our team will pair you with an individual seeking mental health support. We consider your preferences (age, gender, etc.), your interests, and your availability to find the most suitable match.
SCHEDULE SESSIONS
You'll contact the individual you've been paired with to arrange a mutually convenient time for your conversation sessions. Some volunteers schedule one extended session per week (60 minutes); others prefer two shorter sessions (30 minutes each).
START SUPPORTING
All of our users are here for mental health support, so you don't have to worry about creating therapy plans or reviewing psychological theories - just chat about day-to-day life, current events, favorite hobbies, future plans, or anything else that the user feels comfortable discussing.
ACCESS THERAPYBUD RESOURCES
Throughout your TherapyBud experience, you can reach out to our team anytime for assistance or advice. We will also provide conversation topics, tips for interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds, possible session structures, and more.
How to Become a
TherapyBud Volunteer?
Interview (15 minutes)
Upon receiving your application, you will be asked to schedule a 15-minute video call on the platform to provide more information about volunteering with TherapyBud and answer any questions.
Program Agreement
Successful candidates from the interview stage will be requested to complete our program agreement by logging into their TherapyBud account at app.therapybud.org.
Training and Quiz (75-90 minutes)
Before being matched with a user, volunteers must undergo a training program (synchronous and asynchronous options available) and pass a short online quiz.
Questions?
Feel free to Get in touch with us. We will be happy to assist you.