Volunteer with Calmshell
Join our community of helpers and make a real impact. Your time and skills can provide support, hope, and connection to those who need it most.
Why Volunteer?
Gain valuable experience, receive training in cultural safety, and become part of a supportive network dedicated to collective care.
Organize small community fundraisers, charity walks, or awareness events for Calmshell initiatives.
Provide guidance to older adults or newcomers on how to use the Calmshell app and web platform.
Assist Calmshell team with volunteer schedules, event registration, and surveys.
Capture and share uplifting recovery stories and volunteer spotlights (with consent and privacy safeguards).
Advise on accessibility (visual, hearing, mobility, neurodiverse needs), review app and materials for inclusive design.
Help identify funding opportunities and assist with basic proposal research and drafts.
Collect, vet, and organize culturally-relevant mental health resources, helplines, podcasts, etc., for the app’s resource hub.
Manage online community challenges (e.g., mental-health awareness week), create posts, or moderate Q&A events.
Co-host or support group workshops on stress management, coping skills, parenting during crisis, etc.
Assist with translating key resources and app content into French, Arabic, Mandarin, Tagalog, Somali, etc.
Help connect Calmshell to schools, faith groups, cultural centers, newcomer services, and local events to raise awareness.
Provide non-clinical, compassionate first-response listening via chat or phone during peak hours (with training and supervision).
Help us break down language barriers by translating app content, resources, and communications into languages like French, Arabic, Punjabi, and more.
Provide guidance and support to young people navigating mental health challenges. Act as a positive role model and help youth build resilience and leadership skills.
Share your cultural wisdom by helping us create, review, and adapt wellness content (meditations, stories, articles) to be more inclusive and representative of diverse communities.
Help maintain a safe and supportive environment in our community forums by guiding conversations, providing encouragement, and ensuring members adhere to community guidelines.
Assist with the logistics of our online and hybrid events, including technical support for attendees, managing Q&A sessions, and ensuring a smooth experience for all.
Assist newcomers and refugees in navigating the mental health system, accessing resources, and finding community support within the Calmshell platform.
Help us break down language barriers by translating app content, resources, and communications into languages like French, Arabic, Punjabi, and more.
Provide guidance and support to young people navigating mental health challenges. Act as a positive role model and help youth build resilience and leadership skills.
Share your cultural wisdom by helping us create, review, and adapt wellness content (meditations, stories, articles) to be more inclusive and representative of diverse communities.
Help maintain a safe and supportive environment in our community forums by guiding conversations, providing encouragement, and ensuring members adhere to community guidelines.
Become a mentor for a young person (16-24) navigating their mental wellness journey. Provide guidance, support, and a listening ear through our secure in-app chat.
Share your cultural wisdom by helping us create new meditation scripts, journal prompts, or stories that reflect your heritage and experiences. Your contribution will help others feel seen and understood.
Assist with the smooth operation of our online workshops and webinars. Help manage virtual rooms, welcome attendees, and provide basic technical support during live events.
Help create a safe and supportive environment in our community forums. Responsibilities include reviewing posts, providing empathetic responses, and escalating issues to our clinical team.