Volunteer

• Action for Happiness

• VO103871

The mission of Action for Happiness is to help people create a happier world, with a culture that prioritises
happiness and kindness. We do this by helping people get together regularly to learn evidence-based skills
for happier living, feel a sense of belonging and commit to personal action to create more happiness, both
for themselves and others.
Our work is underpinned by Positive Psychology. We provide daily actions people can take through our
app and calendar, which has been used by millions of people. Our fantastic volunteers lead our online
courses or coordinate our groups where members meet to learn tools to increase wellbeing and commit to
action. A peer-reviewed Randomised Control Trial found our course provides significant benefits for
happiness and wellbeing. We host regular live webinars with leading thinkers on happiness, wellbeing and
mental health, which have had over 250,000 attendees.

Do you want to see more happiness and kindness in the world? We’re looking for dynamic Volunteers to
be part of creating exactly that!
CLICK TO ACCESS OUR VOLUNTEER TRAINING:
https://actionforhappiness.org/volunteer-training?utm=AD-EDV
About the Role
Our volunteers bring people together for shared learning experiences, based on positive psychology, that
boost the wellbeing of everyone involved.
Our groups and courses can be run online or in-person in your local area.- The amazing 6-week Happiness Habits Course is designed to be run by pairs of volunteers. It features
expert videos, science-backed exercises and the chance to form meaningful connections. Our course has
been specially designed to gather the insights of the world's leading experts on six fundamental aspects of
a happy and meaningful life: Gratitude, Self-Care, Relationships, Resilience, Kindness, and Meaning. It is
a very impactful (many say life-changing) experience.

• Alternatively, you can get involved by supporting a Monthly Group, bringing like-minded people together
  to learn evidence-based tools for creating a happier and more meaningful life. Explore the monthly themes
  and encourage people to set personal actions towards happiness, that support both themselves and
  others.
  Volunteering with Action for Happiness is a path of action that consistently feels like you are making a
  difference in the world. You don’t have to be an expert - or be happy all the time. If you are a warm and
  enthusiastic person that is more than enough to get started.
  Why Volunteer with Us?
  Do something that matters: spreading happiness and witnessing people transform for the better is a huge
  source of meaning.
  Grow your skills: inspiring others, learning together and reinforcing your own happiness skills all contribute
  to personal growth.
  Build community: meeting like-minded people, building lasting friendships and belonging to a global
  happiness-loving community contributing to a better future for all.
  How do I know it’s right for me?
  Try out the VOLUNTEER TRAINING linked above and decide for yourself. We've designed it especially to
  help you answer questions like this as it explains thoroughly what being a volunteer involves and helps you
  reflect on your readiness.
  What is the time commitment?
  You'll need to set aside a couple of hours for the training initially and a few more for planning your course
  or group and connecting with your co-volunteer. Then you'll need a couple of hours per session for
  facilitating (x6 weekly sessions for a course, or x1 session per month for a group).- Apply today! Together, we can inspire change that ripples out through people’s lives, communities and
  the world.
  Action for Happiness welcomes a wide range of applicants through our Volunteer Training.
  You don't need to be a professional coach or trainer, as long as your motivations and character align with
  our values you have it in you to be an Action for Happiness volunteer.

Experience required

You need to be 18 or over, and because we'll invest in you (our training and support is high quality), you
need to see this not just as a short-term role but something you're likely to do more long-term.
We embrace diversity of all kinds and encourage a broad spectrum of people to apply.

Travel details

If the volunteers run an in-person course in their local community venue expense will be reimbursed up to
a capped limit.

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Training details

1. Join our free online Volunteer Training
   This four-module training, featuring videos from our team, fun quizzes and reflective exercises, is expert
   designed to give you everything you need to get started as a volunteer.


2. Meet other volunteers and find a partner
   Use our online platform to connect with a global community of like-minded happiness spreaders and find
   someone local to team up with (if you don't have one already).


3. Plan a course or group together and have a call with our team
   We'll give you everything you need to get ready, including having a call with one of our expert volunteer
   coordinators to talk everything through.


4. Lead your course or group
   Deliver amazing sessions using our proven resources and see the impact you can have on people's
   happiness.
   Our team are available for any support you may need throughout this process

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment

Long-term

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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