What can I do?
We’re all about taking action, so here are 3 ways you can Volunteer for CALM:
CALM needs you
CALM is made up of passionate people, united against one thing. Suicide. Volunteers support the work of our professional helpline staff, helping to get our message into more people’s hands and minds, so we can grow our movement and save more lives. Wherever you are in the country, get involved.
Spread the word
Spreading the word about our services, campaigns and collectives to their communities through social media and in person action.
Cheer Team
Cheering on fundraisers at sporting events and marching in Pride parades up and down the country.
STREET TEAM
Representing CALM at gigs, sports matches, plays and festivals, along with our CALM-run events like The Lost Hours Walk.
Share our message online
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on what we’re up to and how you can get involved. Once you’re looped in, share, share and share again. Spread the word about our services, campaigns and fundraising events with your friends, family, neighbours, everyone.
Share our message where you are
CALM is often in places you might not expect to find mental health and suicide prevention chat. And that’s thanks to volunteers like you. Whether it’s a sticker, leaflet, badge, or another genius way of getting our message out, CALM wants to be where people need us.
Wanna help? Sure you do. Fill out this form with your details and what you’ve got planned, and you'll be able to order any number of ace things to shout about CALM in your pub, club, workplace or… well, anywhere.
Your own ideas
Got an idea to volunteer for CALM? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help as much as we can!
Why don’t volunteers work on the helpline?
CALM’s helpline and webchat isn’t led by volunteers. Our helpline is manned by professional, paid staff, which is something that makes us different to other services out there.
If you want to find out more about working at CALM head here.
other ways to get involved
Volunteering FAQ's
CALM’s helpline and webchat isn’t led by volunteers. Our helpline is manned by professional, paid staff, which is something that makes us different to other services out there.