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Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself here!!
by Heather225
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more Welcome to our community! We're excited to meet you! Please introduce yourself below. * Some questions you could consider answering in your intro: * What brought you to us? * What do you hope to find here? * What are your goals for being part of the community? * (Listeners) Why did you sign up to listen? Feel free to ask questions about the platform if you have any, and someone will tag you with an answer! Afterward, be sure to check out and bookmark our welcome pack for everything you need to know starting: * Members [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/] * Listeners [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu] We've got vibrant 24/7 group chats too! * Drop into the Welcome Lounge [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_f395c98453a717bbF6hCCUHAA-EWeyBTXj35lA] to meet other newbies! * The Sharing Circle is open for support to adult members. Drop in HERE [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=lmJndHyWk5edlLBlWVrCnQ!!] to share what's on your mind. * If you are a listener, visit the Listener Support Room [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_2b554a18cf379d85bN8W7-fzi03rI51eauafmg] (aka the LSR) to ask questions!
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Welcome Committee - Listeners
by LeoLuje
Last post
 August 18th
...See more Welcome Committee - Listeners Hey everyone! I hope you are doing well!  I'm happy to share that the Welcome Committee - Listeners is being officially launched! Mission Starting out on 7 Cups as a new listener can feel overwhelming. From accepting your first chat to exploring different rooms and learning resources, there is a lot to do and see! That's why the Welcome Committee will be here to support new listeners through this journey. Our goal is to help new listeners feel confident using the platform within their first month and to reduce confusion around features, expectations, and where to find help. How does it work? Team members will reach out to new listeners to welcome them and ask if they have any questions, following up a few days after the initial contact. We may not be able to reach out to all new listeners, so if we missed you, feel free to contact a team member directly or reach out to a mentor [https://www.7cups.com/listener/training/mentors/]. How can I join? We would love to have you on the team! The requirements are the following: * Verified listener * 100+ chats completed * 4.5-star rating or above * At least 5 reviews * Listener level: Apprentice or higher (6,881+ cheers) Team members have a quota of 20 initial outreaches and 20 follow-ups per month. If you meet the requirements, feel free to read the guide [https://tinyurl.com/7CupsWCL-TeamPMguide] to get an idea of how it works and apply here [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm]! If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this post or message me! Thank you to @AnnaSilverberg and @Heather225 for the idea and support!
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Calling All Verified Listeners: Help Wanted on the 7 Cups Welcome Committee!
by Heather225
Last post
 July 25th
...See more The hardest part of the journey is sometimes the beginning, and this is especially true of our newbies. We as a community have the power and ability to ensure they get properly oriented and supported so that their journey is smooth. I have been actively contacting newbies over the past couple of months and the results have been inspiring. Roughly 80% of those I sent a personal message responded to me and very appreciatively! That's a really big deal because those people have a much higher chance of being retained (retained = staying on 7 Cups). But I need help! So it's with great excitement, that I announce the revamped relaunch of the Welcome Committee! Through this initiative, we can meet our newcomers at the start with a friendly welcome (think hospitality, a greeter, etc.). We will also provide guidance and resources they need to navigate their first steps. The tasks are simple. PMing brand new members, saying hi, giving resources, answering their questions, and sending follow-up PMs to make sure their transition is complete. There are two sides of the Welcome Committee: one to serve members and one to serve listeners. 1. To qualify to join the Member Welcome Committee, here are the requirements: * You must be a Verified Listener (find out how to get verified here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedon7Cups_290064/] * No behavior reports (BPS) within 3 months * Comfortable PMing * Google Sheets skills – Basic knowledge of managing data in Google Sheets is necessary. Note: The team uses spreadsheets to copy/paste names and log PMs so you'll need access to a computer/laptop device. This work can't be done via phone. We apologize for the inconvenience * Maintenance criteria: 1-2 hours a month to dedicate to this project ✅ Apply here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdye3w6JNdBiU4gNfilMGSxEfnqXXsQb-lR_xTvJmGD3GHKiA/viewform] 2. To qualify to join the Listener Welcome Committee, here are the requirements: * Verified listener * 100+ chats completed * 4.5-star rating or above * At least 5 reviews * Listener level: Apprentice or higher (6,881+ cheers) If listener support is your thing, find out more about the requirements on the team's promo post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/WelcomeCommitteeListeners_374511/]. ✅ Apply  [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm]here [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm]! [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm] ------------------------- You can make a huge difference in our community's growth by joining us. Help us extend our reach and support our precious new folks!
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What's your combination?
by trueconfidant123
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Count to One Million
by juliak1968
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by HealerTyric94
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 Saturday
...See more hi my name is Tyric today would be a great day to go to a park play a cool game , socialize with a coffee or enjoy walking around a walking path have a great day everybody .  thank you, tyric 
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Optional greeting + fun facts!
by comfortingmusician08
Last post
 September 9th
...See more Comment: Preferred name/pronouns, how you wish to contribute here: Favorite color & why: Favorite season & why: Example: Hello there. Most folks call me "comforting" or "musician" here, but never the two combined, which I don't mind at all. Pronouns are he/him. I am on hiatus from individual chats right now but currently I periodically contribute by responding to forum posts and/or posting. I hope to continue helping folks feel less alone in whatever they're facing here. Darker green has always been my favorite color. It just gives a fresh vibe. Autumn is my favorite season. The days are of reasonable length and temperatures are just right (at least in the first chunk before the deep dark winter lol). I also enjoy the unique colors of trees.
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Favorite Sport?
by sunnyWriting4806
Last post
 August 28th
...See more As the Olympics and Superbowl ends, there has been a lot of exciting sports to watch online! I personally love sports and being competitive when playing and having fun overall. What's your favorite sport to watch? What's your favorite sport to play? I personally love watching American football, it's so fun cheering on every single play and watching the sport, at the same time there is no way I'd be able to play that sport haha. I love playing basketball I think it's a really fun sport that combines technique and athleticism.
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3 Words Connect
by Tazzie
Last post
 August 28th
...See more Hello everyone! Join in for a simple and fun game! Post three words which have something in common! Example: trees, fruits and leaves Ready. Set. Go! (Share Only 3 words per post and please keep comments appropriate and light hearted)
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What's your hidden talent?
by trueconfidant123
Last post
 August 25th
...See more For Hailey Bieber, it's opening a beer bottle with her teeth. What about you?
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✨ Let’s build a story together!
by Pudding1000
Last post
 August 19th
...See more Since we have such fantasy lovers here on 7cups! Come up to the challenge! ~ I’ll start: “One day, I woke up in a world that wasn’t mine…” Now it’s your turn. Continue the story with just ONE-TWO lines in the comments.  — let’s see where this goes and what we create together 🌙
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If you could step into any fictional world… where would you go? ✨
by Pudding1000
Last post
 August 10th
...See more A little imagination break 🌼 Ever watched your favourite show or movie and wished you could just step into it for a while? Maybe become your favourite character, live their life, feel their world? I know I definitely have… I think I’d love to be a Shinigami in Bleach—something about that world just feels powerful and mysterious. What about you? If you could choose any universe to live in, where would you go? Tell me down below! 💭
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I am new here
by supportiveCAT123
Last post
 August 9th
...See more Hi i am new here. Hope i can make some positive  impact in other's people life. 
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First time
by pioneeringApricot6206
Last post
 August 7th
...See more Be my first
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Welcome to 7 cups ❤️ Introduce yourself to everyone here 🙌
by ArtisticAngel999
Last post
 July 23rd
...See more Hey I'm ArtisticAngel999, I just started being a volunteer listener on 7 cups a week ago ☺️ I hope everyone loves this community as much as I do ❤️❤️

Newbie Hub

Welcome to the Newbie Hub! This is a space for newbies to learn, ask and get involved in the community. A safe and inclusive space to help settle you in on your new 7 Cups journey. You can check out our introduction video here!


What are the different forum topics for the Newbie Hub?

7 Cups of Tea Mission & Core Values: Find information about our mission here!

7Cups Wellness Initiatives: A place for all of our wellness initiatives.

Community Guidelines and Protocol: Want to review our guidelines and protocols? View them here!

Icebreakers: Settle in by breaking some ice.

Our Vision for a Better World: Review our vision here.

Questions & Information about using 7 Cups: Got a question? We have an answer!

Resources at 7 Cups to Help You: Need some resources to help you on your 7 Cups journey? View them here.

Support Room 24/7 Project: All information relating to the support chat room.

Welcome & Introductions to 7 Cups!: Introduce yourself as a new 7 Cups user here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


Helpful Threads

Members Introduction Thread: Members, introduce yourselves to 7 Cups here!

Listeners Introduction Thread: Listeners, introduce yourselves to 7 Cups here!

Member Welcome Pack: Members, find relevant resources and how-to guides here!

Listener Welcome Pack: Listeners, find relevant resources and how-to guides here!


Newbie Hub FAQ

Q: Are there any sub-community-specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Q: Are there any Newbie Hub chat rooms?

A: Yes! You can find a list of the chat rooms here.


Help! I still have a question! 

If you need help, feel free to contact a community leader or post here, and someone will contact you.

Community Guidelines


★  Make yourself at home.

★  Do not hesitate to ask questions or reach out for help and support.

★  Always remember, you're not alone.
 

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