As someone passionate about technology, volunteering for Teenage Helpline provides the unique opportunity to utilise and develop my skills as a professional while supporting a cause that positively impacts the lives of young people. It is continually inspiring working with the dedicated IT Team to provide important technical support to staff who all work tirelessly to make a difference.

I was inspired to volunteer for TH while I was studying for my degree in Psychology. I was interested in the idea of supporting young people’s mental health and was looking for flexible work experience when I came across the advert for TH. To support young people going through difficulties with their mental health by becoming a mentor sounded incredibly rewarding and a great experience for me while I was working towards my goal of becoming a psychologist. Since volunteering here for a little over a year, I have mentored many young people, some cases being more complex than others, and with each case they have told me that Teenage Helpline and I have been a great help for them, which is always great to hear.