how does outlive’s peer support programme work?

Outlive’s peer support programme aims to improve young people’s access to peer support for youth suicide prevention. As part of the programme, we are training a network of young volunteers across Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune as peer supporters to provide chat-based emotional support to youth experiencing distress or having thoughts of ending their life. Outlive’s peer supporters are supported by Outlive peer mentors through regular individual and group mentoring.

what does the programme offer to peer supporters?

As an Outlive peer supporter, you will help prevent urban youth suicides and make a difference!

• You will be trained in providing emotional support to young people (who are similar to you!) experiencing distress or having thoughts of ending their life.
• You will refine your interpersonal communication and emotional support skills. These are skills that will help you personally as well as professionally!
• You will be supported by peer mentors, who will help train you and guide you every step of the way on your journey as a peer supporter.
• You will also receive a certificate of recognition acknowledging the time you have volunteered with Outlive.

who can apply to be an outlive peer supporter?

You don’t need to have a background or qualification in mental health or suicide prevention to become an Outlive Peer Supporter.

We are looking for young people who:

• are 18-24 years old
• reside in Delhi, Pune, or Mumbai
• are fluent in English, Hindi, or Marathi
• own an android smartphone with internet access

If you are passionate about youth suicide prevention, apply to become an Outlive peer supporter today!

What is the selection process?

We have a 2-stage selection process for young people interested in becoming Outlive peer supporters.

• Stage 1: Written application form
• Stage 2: Online interview

Selected youth will undergo a 30-hour training in peer support for youth suicide prevention and after completing the same will be onboarded as an Outlive peer supporter.

What will Outlive peer supporters do?

Outlive peer supporters will undergo training (online or hybrid mode) to provide emotional support to youth experiencing distress and having thoughts of ending their life. Post training, we expect peer supporters to volunteer 7 hours per week (flexible between 3pm to 12am) for a minimum of 3 months to provide online chat-based support via Outlive Chat. Peer supporters will receive regular mentorship and support from trained peer mentors.

Is this a paid programme?

Outlive’s peer support programme is volunteer driven. Outlive peer supporters engage with Outlive on a volunteer basis and are not paid for the same. Our 30-hour peer support training is free-of-cost and we provide a certificate of recognition to all peer supporters.

How can I apply?

We accept applications on a rolling basis. To apply as an Outlive peer supporter, please submit this online application form. For more information, please write to us at [email protected].