Help Trialing the Welcome Committee Buddy System"!
Heather225
October 22nd, 2025
Hi, team! We have been thinking about the Welcome Lounge and how we can make it a more vibrant and inviting space. I know from experience that it can be tough to stay in a room that's inactive, and it can feel like a lot of pressure when you're the only one there to greet a new member.
Fortunately for us, we've got a team, which means we can potentially buddy up! The idea is to use a simple signup sheet where we can post our availability. This way, we can see who else is free and coordinate to spend time in the Welcome Lounge together. When we're chatting with each other, it makes the room feel busy and active, which encourages new people to join the conversation. (Think how we do it in the Listener Support Room!)
Check the Schedule: Open the sheet and find a time slot that works for you. Timezones are in EST.
Sign Up: Type your username into an empty Team member spot for the time and day you can cover.
Find a Buddy & Connect:
Look to see if someone else has signed up for the same time slot as you (either in the "Volunteer 1" or "Volunteer 2" spot).
If you see someone else, send them a quick PM to coordinate! A simple, "Hey! Saw you also signed up for the Welcome Lounge at 3 PM. Want to buddy up and hang out in there together?" is perfect.
This buddy system is a small change that can have a huge impact. Every time we chat together in the lounge, we're not just keeping each other company; we're actively building a more welcoming atmosphere. This energy is contagious. It shows new members that we're an active, friendly community, which will encourage more and more people to participate. This is how we grow and create that strong, supportive environment from the moment someone new walks in.
You can sign up on this dashboard (this is for the Welcome Committee team only so it's locked - please request access or PM me for it!).
This is our chance to build a truly strong and welcoming front door for our community. The more we can fill this schedule, the more we can grow this effort. Please check the sheet and sign up where you can! Looking forward to hanging out!
📣 Team tag!
@Amy @heathermarie95 @benevolentCloud9834 @OtterlyPositive @Jenna @Phoenixthepoised @Snor1ax @hopefulDew435 @AGentleGlow @Suryansh @friendlyLight1447 @friendlyPillow980 @GoldenRuleJG @LovesSprintCars @bubbles2025 @passionatePeacock7580 @bubbles2025 @Sunshine1613 @ThilakR @ScorpiaD @psychologyloverr @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @starryWillow9852 @SelfCareMatters @Calling123 @AK245 @Sealiously @May2231 @daydreammemories @AdemHope @compassionaterainbow64
@Amy @heathermarie95 @benevolentCloud9834 @OtterlyPositive @Jenna @Phoenixthepoised @Snor1ax @hopefulDew435 @AGentleGlow @Suryansh @friendlyLight1447 @friendlyPillow980 @GoldenRuleJG @LovesSprintCars @bubbles2025 @passionatePeacock7580 @bubbles2025 @Sunshine1613 @ThilakR @ScorpiaD @psychologyloverr @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @starryWillow9852 @SelfCareMatters @Calling123 @AK245 @Sealiously @May2231 @daydreammemories @AdemHope @compassionaterainbow64
daydreammemories
October 22nd, 2025
@Heather225
Cool initiative! Thank you, H💚
TovaCares76
October 23rd, 2025
@Heather225
I'm in! It's a fantastic idea!
