7cups & You - Getting involved as a member volunteer
This forum discussion is about discussing how members can become volunteers here on 7cups and the impact that may have on you as a member.
1. What are some ways and places you can get involved as a member volunteer here?
2. What would be some good things about getting involved as volunteer?
3. Do you have any concerns about getting more involved as a member volunteer?
4. As members, our recovery and receiving the right support is primary. We have to feel comfortable and ready to start volunteering. Do you currently feel able to get more involved? Why or why not?
5. Do you feel volunteering on 7 cups could aid your recovery? If so, in what ways?
6. In which roles if any, would you be interested in Joining as a member volunteer?
7. Do you volunteer elsewhere? If so, what do you do? And what impact does that have on your recovery?
8. What impact do you feel volunteering here on 7cups would have on your recovery?
9. As a member, our main focus is getting support. How can we as members become involved but still ensure we receive the support we need?
10. Some members are also listeners where more ways to volunteer are available. What are the pros and cons of also having a listener account?
11. Are they any other questions or comments you like to ask/say about volunteering as a member here on 7cups?
@fluffyUnicorns84 Cant wait to hear views from some of our lovely member leaders 
I love helping support others in the forums that I am in. I also love to answer or respond to the Needs Reply List in the areas where I have pretty good knowledge.
I had a Forum Support badge for two forums but Had a lot of family medical issues that came up along with having to do self-care for myself. I like working in the 50+ and in the Trauma area and Needs Replies. I filled out a reinstatement a while ago and have not got a response. I still jump in where I can and hope to not step on toes while doing this.
Not feeling like I am on a time frame to respond or have a certain amount of times I have to respond frees me to be comfortable about doing what I do. Not that being committed is not good but it adds some stress to the equation that causes anxiety of makes me feel pressured to achieve.
There are many posts that I am unqualified to respond and I won't because it is out of my scope of knowledge.
@scarletPear1945
That is super understandable, Pear. You have such great, empathetic, supportive responses always, it is a pleasure to see you in forums. ❤ Super okay to reply when you can, where you can ofcourse.