Sidewalk Talk SF started with just 2 therapists and grew to 30+ volunteer listeners by their first event… and now to 100’s of us across the country {& in Canada too!} .  We are eager to make our efforts here in DC just as exponential.

How to become a Sidewalk Talk DC volunteer listener:

Step 1: Sign up by filling out the form below.

Step 2: Take the video training and the quiz. {the link will be emailed to you when you sign up}

Step 3: Sign and send your Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form to us.

Step 4: Buy your shirt online. {$20- when we have sponsors available, they will provide t-shirts to all volunteers}

Step 5: Put your name on the sign up roster to be assigned a listening location & date or set up your location and email us the details at least 48 hours in advance!

A few guidelines and requests…

1. NEVER set up a listening location alone- listeners should always use the buddy system and have at least two people at a location at all times.  Our policy is the more the merrier {& the safer!}

2. Please shout out to social media with #sidewalktalkdc and #therapyisntadirtyword so we can let folks know where you are and share the listening love online.

3.  You can also tag us @GTAtherapists on twitter and @ConversationsOffTheCouch on Instagram; also @estherbmft on both.

4. Remember the goal is listening, not advice giving nor therapy nor judging nor gossiping- our goal as listeners at Sidewalk Talk DC is to be a safe, non-judgmental sounding board for whoever stops by to tell us their story.

5. Listening is not the only way you can volunteer with us.  We need help fundraising, marketing, coordinating, and sharing on social media.  If any of that sounds like something you can do- click the button below and volunteer today.

 

Not ready to become a listener?  That’s ok- click the button below to learn more about how your donation or sponsorship can help us bring more listening to the DC area.