Sage Supporter Application

About you

Start with the details we’ll use to review and follow up on your application.

Full name Email address Phone (optional)

I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older.

Your contact details are used only to review and follow up on this application.

Your story

There is no single “right” background. We’re looking for empathy, sound judgment, and respect for the role.

Why do you want to become a Sage supporter? Relevant experience

Professional experience is not required. Please share only what you are comfortable disclosing.

Have you done this kind of volunteering before? (peer support, crisis lines, mentoring, community support, etc.)

Crisis response

We use this answer to understand your crisis judgment, boundaries, and willingness to involve emergency resources when needed.

If someone said they wanted to hurt themselves, how would you respond?

General availability

Select every time period when you are usually able to volunteer. Choose at least one.

Availability commitment: If you are selected as a supporter, you will be expected to be available during the scheduled times based on the availability you select above. Please only select times you can genuinely commit to.

Supporter commitments

These standards protect seekers, supporters, and the trust at the center of Sage.

ConfidentialityI will never share a seeker’s story or identifying details outside the support experience. AnonymityI will remain anonymous, share only my app handle with seekers, never share my real name, and never ask seekers for identifying information. Healthy boundariesI understand that a supporter is not a therapist and will not diagnose, prescribe, or provide medical advice. Code of conductI agree to follow Sage’s supporter Code of Conduct and understand that access may be revoked if I do not.

By applying, you confirm that your answers are truthful and may be considered as part of Sage’s supporter review.

Volunteer Position Terms

Please review and accept these terms before signing your application.

This is strictly a volunteer position. There is no salary, wages, or financial compensation of any kind at this time. Supporters volunteer their time freely. The position may change in the future, but no future compensation is promised or implied by applying, being selected, or serving as a supporter.

I agreeI understand and accept the Volunteer Position Terms. I do not agreeI do not accept the Volunteer Position Terms.

Electronic signature

Your signature confirms that the information in this application is truthful and that you accept all terms and commitments above.

Type your full name to electronically sign

This must match the full name entered in Step 1.

Date

Your typed name serves as your electronic signature for this application.

A steady presence starts here.

About you

Your story

Crisis response

General availability

Supporter commitments

Volunteer Position Terms

Electronic signature

Thank you for showing up.