Express interest in becoming a Divergent Guide

Thank you for your interest. We are building our founding cohort carefully. This form helps us understand who you are, what you bring, and whether it makes sense to begin a conversation. You do not need a particular professional title or credential to apply.

Estimated time: 10 to 15 minutes.

01 — About you

Full name

Phone / WhatsApp

Where are you currently based?

Website, LinkedIn or other relevant link (optional)

02 — Your background

Tell us briefly about your background and the work or life experiences that feel most relevant to guiding.

Suggested limit: 150 words.

What strengths, experience or perspective do you believe you would bring to a young person and their family?

Suggested limit: 150 words.

Have you previously worked with young people or families?

Yes, professionally

Yes, informally or through community work

Some experience

Not directly

If relevant, tell us briefly about that experience (optional)

03 — The work

Why does becoming a Divergent Guide speak to you?

Suggested limit: 150 words.

What kinds of young people, situations or challenges do you feel particularly equipped to support?

What situations would you consider outside your experience or appropriate scope?

This helps us understand your boundaries and awareness of your own scope.

04 — How you work

What do you believe helps another person feel genuinely seen and understood?

When someone is struggling, what is your instinct before offering advice or a solution?

What personal experiences, practices or inner work have most shaped how you relate to other people? (optional)

Share only what feels appropriate.

05 — Practicalities

What is your current availability for Guide work?

What time zones can you reasonably work across?

Are you comfortable working remotely by video?

Yes

06 — References

Please provide two people we may potentially approach as references later in the process.

Reference 1

Reference 2

We will not contact references without letting you know first.

07 — One final introduction

Please record a short video, no more than three minutes.

“Introduce yourself, tell us why this work speaks to you, and share what you believe makes someone feel genuinely seen and understood.”

Video upload or private video link

I understand that submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee selection and that Divergent Guides uses a thoughtful selection, reference and safeguarding process before anyone begins working with a family.

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