Global Advocate & Volunteer - Neurodiversity, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention

Company Description NDVerse (www.ndverse.org) is a global initiative dedicated to advancing understanding, inclusion, and support for neurodivergent individuals and those experiencing mental health challenges. The organization focuses on advocacy, education, community-building, and suicide prevention through accessible online resources and worldwide collaboration. NDVerse works with volunteers, professionals, and partner organizations to create safe, supportive spaces where people can share experiences and access practical tools. The initiative emphasizes lived experience, empathy, and evidence-informed practices to reduce stigma and promote mental well-being. NDVerse offers remote opportunities for individuals who want to contribute to meaningful change in communities around the world.
Role Description The Global Advocate & Volunteer – Neurodiversity, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention is a remote volunteer role focused on awareness, education, and community support. In this role, the volunteer helps create and share inclusive content across digital platforms, participates in online campaigns, and engages with global communities to promote understanding of neurodiversity and mental health. Day-to-day tasks may include assisting with webinars or support initiatives, contributing to resource development, and amplifying suicide prevention messages in a responsible and sensitive manner. Volunteers collaborate with the NDVerse team to identify needs in different regions, support peer-led discussions, and connect individuals to appropriate professional resources when needed. The role is designed for individuals who want to use their time, skills, and lived experience to help foster safer, more informed, and more compassionate environments worldwide.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to neurodiversity, mental health advocacy, and suicide prevention, including sensitivity to diverse lived experiences.
• Strong communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication, active listening, and the ability to engage respectfully in online discussions.
• Basic digital literacy and comfort using remote collaboration tools (e.g., email, video conferencing, social media, community platforms).
• Ability to maintain boundaries, respect confidentiality, and follow ethical guidelines when engaging with individuals who may be in distress.
• Capacity to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and collaborate with a multicultural, global volunteer team.
• Experience in peer support, community organizing, education, or public speaking is beneficial but not required.
• Lived experience with neurodiversity or mental health challenges, or experience supporting neurodivergent or mental health communities, is highly valued.
• Willingness to participate in NDVerse orientation, training on safe communication and suicide prevention frameworks, and ongoing learning.