[ON HIATUS] Want to become a social soldier? Find out how here!
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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 has been a plast for me. At the same time, it has helped me to be more kind and considerate to myself and others also!
7cups has really showed me that simply being there for someone and listening to them goes a long way. It's a really rewarding experience to simply listen to a member as it helps them figure out what they're feeling and that they're not alone. It makes me feel great that I'm able to support members through hard times.
Joing 7 cups as a listener has made it easier for me to pick up people' underlying feelings and thoughts behind their words. I'v learned that just being there to reflect, empathize, and validate their emotions can be so powerful.
I'm glad to be a part of 7 cups
It's such a wonderful community to make soul connections with people, with yourself and to help people. There is so much of love and support here, I wish everybody could come here
Happpy to be a part of the 7 cups family ! This is a journey filled with bittersweet experiences but I am greatful it allows me to be able to help someone! I wish more people could seek support here 🌻❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
I agree- don't you wish we could reach more who need it and don't know what they need? I guess that's why sharing and advocating this site is important.
@LadyDair
Yes ,I do wish that! And yes, sharing about the site is indeed important 🙂
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
I am also grateful and wish that more people get to know about 7 Cups so that they can become active listeners and help more people out!
I have been an on-and-off member of 7cups for around 4 years now - I started listening when I was 16 and fell in love with the way helping others makes me feel. I believe healing others is one of the most powerful ways to heal yourself.
When I began listening, I was in a difficult spot. I was being relentlessly bullied in school when I found this site. Originally, I intended to be a guest and just get a quick chat in to ease my mind. I accidentally signed up for a listener account and went with it - and had a great time. I felt energised and... important. I had helped somebody. My time on here motivated me to go into nursing so that I can continue to spread the love and healing power I possess.
I am just in love with life and I want to show everyone the beauty of empathy and compassion.
@ArwaS
Thanks for the information!
What an awesome opportunity to be able to help someone by listening! So happy to be a part of this service and can't wait to see what the future holds. 
i have been working here as a listener...and i am glad 7cups has provided such a helpful platform for both the people and for the professinals to share their thoughts....i am referring this to all my friends since when i found this platform.
Happy to be a part of 7Cups community, I love helping pepole out and listening, makes both sides feel good and I espacily like the Listining Community.