How do I sign up to volunteer?
We'd love to hear from you! If you are interested in joining or have questions, please email membership.badgerspill@gmail.com. If you are an RSO/organization leader interested in receiving student supporter training for your group, please fill out this request form to be contacted by one of our trainers.
What is a student supporter?
A Student Supporter is a trained volunteer who provides peer support through compassionate listening, drawing from their own experiences, and providing thoughtful responses. Student Supporters anonymously respond to Spills submitted by UW–Madison students, offering a supportive written response and providing Spillers with relevant resources referrals.
What is the time commitment?
=======What is a Student Supporter?
A Student Supporter is a trained volunteer who provides peer support through compassionate listening, drawing from their own experiences, and providing thoughtful responses. Student Supporters anonymously respond to Spills submitted by UW–Madison students, offering a supportive written response and providing Spillers with relevant resources referrals.
What does this commitment entail?
>>>>>>> 6f297ec1fbca1a0e89645809fe8c914ad4ce3372Student Supporters complete a one-time, hour-long in-person training session. After training, onboarding and responding to Spills are done entirely online. Student Supporters can expect to receive approximately one Spill every week or two.