Awareverse

Volunteer as a peer

Kind, steady listening in topics you know. Friendly, non-clinical, no judgement. Claim intros only when you can.

Apply to volunteer

Tell us what you’ve lived through, what you’re comfortable supporting, and how much time you have. We’ll keep it simple.

Start application What to expect

What you’ll do

  • Listen with care and reflect back.
  • Share lived experience (if relevant) in plain language.
  • Point to fair, low-cost resources and tools.

What you won’t do

  • No diagnosis, no prescriptions, no clinical advice.
  • No emergency response (use Crisis Help).

Time & boundaries

  • Claim requests only when you have capacity.
  • Agree simple boundaries (times, topics, channels).
  • Pause or step back any time — just tell us.

Common topics

Autism/ADHD, masking & burnout, parenting, benefits & forms, grounding, budgeting, sobriety support, and more.

Access first

Short messages, clear turns, optional cameras, breaks when needed. We’ll match for communication style as best we can.

Privacy & consent

Minimal data. Intros by email with clear consent. No public sharing of private details.

Support for you

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If someone’s in crisis

Use emergency options first: 999, Samaritans 116 123, or text SHOUT to 85258. Then let an admin know.