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Room Supporter: Updated Requirements and Application

ASilentObserver May 13th, 2021

Hi everyone, I hope you are doing well. I am glad to announce that we are making some changes to the requirements to become Room Supporter!

What is a Room Supporter?

Room Supporter is one of the key roles in the Group Support Chatroom. This role focuses on providing quality listening and support to community members in the group chat rooms. Room Supporters foster healthy and supportive conversations in the chat rooms to ensure everyone entering the room feels welcomed, empathized, validated, comfortable, and included in the group. This role is suited for both members and listeners because our members are also amazing and supportive listeners in the chat rooms to provide support to each other.

How do I become a Room Supporter?

Step 1. Requirements to Become a Room Supporter

A. For a LISTENER, Check your profile to make sure you meet the following requirements:

  • No “Newbie” badge i.e. being a listener for 4+ weeks
  • Have 2+ Group Support Chats**

B. For a MEMBER, Check your profile to make sure you meet the following requirements:

  • No “Newbie” badge i.e. being a member for 4+ weeks
  • Have the “Supportive Smile” badge
  • Complete the “Compassion Course

** If you cannot see the Group Support Chat rooms, please ensure you have Checked out the new criteria required to unlock the rooms.

**Listener Reputation (listener badges, cheers, and compassion hearts)

**Member Reputation (member badges, growth points, and compassion hearts)

Step 2:
If you have met the above requirements, fill out the Application Form. It takes 2-3 working days to review the application. On a successful application, you will receive the training invitation to complete it. Please note, while you wait to hear back on your application, continue participating in the chatroom & supporting the community. It will help you to become a wonderful room supporter.

Step 3:
Once you are contacted by a Group Support Leader with the training invitation, please read the guides carefully and complete the training.

Step 4:
If you passed the training, you will be listed as a “Room Supporter” on the leader board of focused sub-communities. You will be notified 1-1 by the Group Support Leader.

Step 5:
Visit your focused chat rooms and get to know your community members and start supporting them.

Once you are a Room Supporter for at least a month & if you meet the other requirements, you can then apply to become a Chatroom Moderator! Please check out this thread for more information on this exciting opportunity.


Who would be a good fit for this role?

It is suitable for both members and listeners who are...

  • Compassionate, Kind, Welcoming, Non-judgmental, and Open-minded
  • Willing to make a difference in someone’s day through group listening and support
  • Willing to collaborate, cooperate and communicate with other team members
  • Acknowledge and validate their individual needs as well as the needs of the participants in the chatroom

Role and Expectations of a Room Supporter

  • To proactively participate in community building with members, listeners, and moderators
  • To create a compassionate, supportive, safe environment in the group chat room
  • To foster healthy & supportive conversations in the chatroom. To do this, a room supporter could host:
  • Check-ins in the focused group chat rooms
  • Host/ Co-host at least 1 hour per team you apply to support (maximum of 2 teams)
  • To support members in the chat room through active group listening.
  • To communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with team members and the community
  • To brainstorm ideas, suggestions to problem solve a challenge, and concerns with the group support team and community

Thanks for all your help, and we look forward to hearing from you!

(Updated by ASilentObserver on 07/20/2023)

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Alexia000 May 13th, 2021

@ASilentObserver i will def become an rs!

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ASilentObserver OP May 13th, 2021

@lextheghost Amazing, Lex. I look forward to seeing you into this role. Red heart

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Heelsbby32 May 13th, 2021

Thanks for the instructions :)

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ASilentObserver OP May 13th, 2021

@Heelsbby32 Thank you for checking up Heelsbby Red heart #1 I appreciate it Red heart #2

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Heelsbby32 May 14th, 2021

@ASilentObserver Your welcome <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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insideAnewLife12 May 13th, 2021

@ASilentObserver

I'm applying! Wish me luck. <3

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ASilentObserver OP May 13th, 2021

@insideAnewLife12 Amazing. Life. I appreciate your support. I look forward to seeing you in this role Red heart

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InquireWithin May 13th, 2021

@ASilentObserver

Working on this today. :)

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ASilentObserver OP May 14th, 2021

@InquireWithin I look forward to having you inquire Red heart

calmMango9611 Saturday

@InquireWithin Glad to hear that. I hope you will become a room supporter here at 7cups. Our chatrooms, need supportive people like yourself.

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BellaHealy2010 May 13th, 2021

I am going to work toward this & thank you for the post! Hope to do my best

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ASilentObserver OP May 14th, 2021

@BellaHealy2010 awesome Bella. I look forward to seeing you as room supporter. We are here with you to guide and support

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fhsaeed7938 May 14th, 2021

Amazing

Banjothebudgie May 15th, 2021

@ASilentObserver

I just applied yay!

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calmMango9611 Saturday

@Banjothebudgie Good for you. I hope you get accepted as a room supporter here at 7cups.

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Derekfan7695 May 30th, 2021

I am interested 😀

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Heelsbby32 June 3rd, 2021

@Derekfan7695 Good Luck

calmMango9611 Saturday

@Derekfan7695 I hope you will apply to be a room supporter.

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Sunisshiningandsoareyou June 8th, 2021

@ASilentObserver thankyou for the update, I do believe VL badge was a needed requirement so that listeners gain more experience in the community too , but I guess no newbie badge was thought into it .
Also it would be great to link this updated post in the "Resources " section for group support roles and requirements . 😊

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calmMango9611 Saturday

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou You are correct. At one time it was. I was a listener room supporter, and when I became one, you did have to have verification as a listener before hand. Also, it was recommended, that anyone who was interested in being a room supporter, that they first start out as a peer supporter. But times change. We must respect that.

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AMomentInTime1830 July 21st, 2021

Thanks so much for tips and instructions on how to join!! I look forward to it☺️

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calmMango9611 Saturday

@AMomentInTime1830 Looking forward to maybe having you part of the Room Support program and team.

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