Interested in assisting in a Peer Support role?
This pod helps to create a safe space for those who may need to de-stimulate, or just need a little bit of a break from everything that's going on. It takes many volunteers over the course of the weekend to hold this space. No prior experience or training is required; the only thing needed is willingness to commit the time (the shifts are two hours) and openness to hold space, which we can help guide you with.
This isn't about counselling or solving people's problems. In fact, it's very much not about that! It's about just being there for people, and having a space available for our peers. It is an incredible way to give to your friends at Intention, and one of the most rewarding things that we can do.
Please write us if you're interested, or have any questions. And come check us out at Intention just to say hi, or if you need a hug or somewhere to be!
Contact peersupport[at]intentiongathering[dot]org
If you're signing up for a peer support shift, remember, we're counting on you! Make sure you have an alarm set and please arrive at your shift 10 minutes early. If for whatever reason you can't make your shift, it's critical to at least let someone from the organizing group know. Ideally, you'd also find someone willing to replace you.
We aim to be as present as possible when being available for folks and aim to create a safe space for them. Part of this means showing up for your shift near sober and ready to listen. It's not the time to take up space. We appreciate your willingness to support the intention community in this way and taking a shift with us. See you out there!