I. Executive Summary
Berbagi Cerita Indonesia | MindLink Group is launching an Online Volunteer Program for Philippines-based volunteers as part of its broader commitment to strengthening mental health access, collaboration, and capacity building across the ASEAN region. This initiative responds to the growing demand for accessible, culturally sensitive, and ethically grounded mental health support, particularly in digital and community-based settings.
The program is designed to engage volunteers from psychology-related and allied disciplines in structured, non-clinical mental health roles, including peer support, psychoeducation, research assistance, community engagement, and program support. All volunteer activities are conducted online and carefully supervised to ensure compliance with ethical standards and local professional regulations in the Philippines. Volunteers are not authorized to provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, or any regulated mental health services.
Through this program, Berbagi Cerita Indonesia | MindLink Group aims to foster cross-cultural learning, promote mental health literacy, and empower communities through early support and preventive approaches. The initiative also serves as a platform for developing future mental health advocates and professionals by providing them with guided exposure to ethical practice, international collaboration, and community-centered mental health work.
By integrating structured training, supervision, and evaluation mechanisms, the Online Volunteer Program ensures both impact and accountability, benefiting not only the communities served but also the personal and professional growth of the volunteers involved.
II. About Us
Berbagi Cerita Indonesia was established in 2019 as an online storytelling and peer-support platform, rooted in the belief that every individual deserves a safe space to be heard. Over time, BCI evolved into a comprehensive digital mental health service ecosystem, offering counseling services, peer support, research initiatives, educational programs, and community-based mental health interventions. Guided by the slogan
“Where Your Story Matters,” BCI has supported thousands of individuals and built a strong network of professionals, volunteers, and partners across Indonesia and beyond.
BCI operates with a strong commitment to ethical practice, service quality, and inclusivity. Its core values are encapsulated in PRECIOUS: Professionalism, Respect, Empathy, Commitment, Integrity, Objectivity, Uniqueness, and Service. These values guide all programs, partnerships, and human resource practices within the organization.
As part of its regional expansion, MindLink Group was established to serve as BCI’s ASEAN-focused platform, aiming to connect individuals and communities to mental health support anytime and anywhere. MindLink Group emphasizes cross-border collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and alignment with local mental health regulations, recognizing the diverse professional standards and sociocultural contexts across SEA countries.
The launch of the Online Volunteer Program in the Philippines represents a strategic milestone in MindLink Group’s regional vision. It reflects the organization’s commitment to responsible international engagement—prioritizing capacity building, ethical boundaries, and community empowerment rather than clinical substitution. Through this initiative, Berbagi Cerita Indonesia | MindLink Group seeks to contribute meaningfully to mental health promotion in the Philippines while fostering sustainable, collaborative mental health networks across the region.
III. Program Overview
The Online Volunteer Program is a fully remote, experience-based volunteer initiative designed for individuals who are seeking practical exposure, skills development, and portfolio enhancement in the mental health and community well-being sector. The program provides structured volunteer placements where participants contribute to real projects while learning through guided practice, collaboration, and reflection.
All volunteer activities are conducted online, allowing flexibility and accessibility for participants based in the Philippines. The program emphasizes experiential learning, teamwork across borders, and ethical engagement in mental health–related initiatives. While volunteers gain valuable exposure to mental health programs, the initiative strictly maintains non-clinical boundaries and does not substitute licensed mental health practice.
Qualifications:
- Registered Psychologist (RPsy) with an active PRC license. Applicants with an expired license may apply, provided they submit a statement confirming they are currently undergoing license renewal. Newly licensed psychologists are welcome to apply.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
- Has a reliable internet connection and a capable device to participate in online activities.
- Able to communicate in English and Filipino, both in writing and speaking.
- Available and committed to a 4-month online volunteer program and willing to attend online training sessions via Zoom.
Job Descriptions:
- Conduct online preparedness training for the Mental Health (MH) Support Team.
- Serve as a resource speaker for online webinars and training sessions.
- Provide referral counseling and other assessments from the MH Support Team if needed.
- Provide monthly evaluations and guidance to the MH Support Team, assisting them in delivering basic mental health support and related services.