[ON HIATUS] Want to become a social soldier? Find out how here!
THIS TEAM IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. CHECK OUT THE ANNOUNCEMENT HERE.
Welcome everyone to the Social Soldiers subforum! We are very happy to have you here with us! This subforum will be a place to find updates on the project, as well as the cohort dates and events/challenges!
Why the Social Soldiers project?
Well, Im glad you asked! Cadence and Laura awesome responses describe it perfectly
‘The Social Soldiers project was created with the intent on eliminating the stigma that comes along with mental illness on social media, guiding those who are depressed/having a hard time/need someone to talk to right here to 7CupsOfTea.
‘Our goal is to combat mental health stigma by going out and finding those who need us the most and bringing them to our safe haven. In accomplishing this goal, we will simultaneously combat stigma head on and take a stance that it is not only okay to get support when you need it, its a healthy and wonderful thing to do for yourself!
What are Social Soldiers?
Social Soldiers are awesome individuals who spread the word of 7 Cups and guide people to the right support, on 7cups social media. We use our referral links when referring people to the site. Their purpose is not just to refer people to 7 Cups where they can get someone to talk to them that truly cares, but to spread the message of 7 Cups. As of right now, we use Twitter and Tumblr, we search through hashtags relating to 7 Cups and mental health to look for people in need, and respond to them.
Who can be a Social Soldier?
Listeners! Any listener thats interested in using social media to reach out to those in need using kind and empathetic messages should definitely apply for the team.
What isnt a Social Soldier?
✗ Someone who shares their own personal social media with other members or listeners.
✗ Someone who exchanges unauthorized messages with those they are reaching out to.
✗ Someone who has pictures and/or content on their 7 Cups related profiles that could reflect poorly on 7 Cups of Tea or its listeners. Content such as inappropriate pictures, language, lyrics, links to websites. (ie sexually suggestive, violent, or harmful in any way.)
✗ Someone who creates unauthorised 7cups related social media.
✗ Someone who does not follow the social soldiers team guidelines
How do I get involved?
Read through this post to understand the process, you can find then read the manuals (Twitter / Tumblr) and the guidelines too.
Then you can apply here for Twitter for Tumblr.
(Applications open on the 25th of every month!)
Some previously asked questions:
What is a referral Link? Where can I find it?
Referral links are links that you can use to spread 7cups and can be found on your listener dashboard: 7cups.com/listener, it links right back to the 7cups.com but everyone has a unique one. Every time someone uses your link you get a referral click You can track those here https://www.7cups.com/listener/myImpact.php. You can find your personal referral link on the bottom left corner of the progress path on the site, and it can be found on the app by going to the Path screen, pressing on the globe, and then pressing the envelope button on the bottom right corner.
Can we share our referral links on our personal social media?
Yes, you definitely can, but dont share your personal social media handles with people on this site.
I want to join but on a different social media platform, how do I do that?
Right now we are only doing Twitter and Tumblr, but I am always open to trying different platforms if we have enough interest from the community and someone who is willing to help lead that social medias team. If you have one in mind, PM me! We can discuss it, and if its a social media platform that would work, we can do a poll with the community.
Im a member and I want to join the team, how do I do that?
We trialled a member track in the past and it didnt have a great turn out, so members can no longer join the social soldiers' team. However we are putting events into place that allow members to get involved without joining the team, we have done this in the past with the Tumblr Writers club and Twitter takeovers.
Project Leadership
@ArwaS - Project Leader
@Erato - Twitter Team Leader
@Yendi - Tumblr Team Leader
@Kate - Admin Overseer
Find 7Cups on social media here - Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter.
This post was greatly influenced by cadences original social soldiers post.
7 cups is a great place Im learning a lot about being a listener and on helping others
i just joined the 7cups community and have been able to help a few people one of them left a review ....it was not much but it meant the world to me ..... i really started crying after reading the seniments behind that review . it truly is a awesom platform and i am really glad to be a part of it.
I agree with all mentions above. The only thing we're missing is that people are using special 3rd party tools to make their IG pages look better and more solid. For example, hashtagpirate is a popular tool which allows to promote instagram page by following and liking pages of other people remotely. That is awesome. If you're dreaming to have a popular instagram account, you can't move on withput this tool!
This is a great idea! I will definitely share my link.
This is a great idea! I will definitely share my link :)
This place gave me the opportunity to meet some of the best people ever <3
is it really a "social" media?
Give your mental health a hike every single day!
That is my motto. No matter how small or how big the step may seem, the point is that the summit is something you create yourself and I would like to spend as much of that journey reaching out and helping others and impacting positively on them!
I think that one small act of kindness can change SOMEONE'S world entirely and we should strive for that across all our social interactions. Be honest, be kind.
Pippa
@PixiePip Yes!! always be kind to others
@PixiePip What could you do for yourself tomorrow that'd make your day?
@PixiePip i agree
@PixiePip
Yes!!
@PixiePip I try to meditate every day even if it's just for a bit. Really helps!
@PixiePip Agreed
@PixiePip
Agreed
@PixiePip preach! 🙌🏽
@PixiePip I totally agree
@PixiePip I think the strongest power on this planet is the power to make a person smile. I definitely try and make at least one person smile a day and it makes me feel great
yes indeed!
I'm a new listener hoping to help