Who Cares? Scotland couldn’t do what it does without our volunteers!.
The story of Who Cares? Scotland began in 1978, built entirely on the passion and commitment of volunteers. It wasn’t until the late 1980s that our first paid staff member joined, but the spirit of those who so generously gave their time for Scotland’s Care Experienced community is evident today within our organisation. Our modern volunteers are central to everything we achieve.
Volunteering is woven into the very fabric of Who Cares? Scotland. The fact that many of our volunteers balance their time with work or full-time education speaks volumes about their incredible commitment to offering support. For others, volunteering with us is an opportunity to hone their skills, strengthen their CVs or even boost their English language abilities. We’ve proudly witnessed volunteers using their experience here as a springboard to find employment, embark on new career or discover fresh directions in their lives.
From administration and championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to shaping policy and boosting fundraising, our volunteers make a real difference, alongside their invaluable support for groups and events.
Working with volunteers every year since 1978 has meant we’ve had to embrace change. A recent change is that we’ve developed innovative remote roles like our Virtual Education and Engagement Volunteer, enabling them to offer vital tech support for online presentations from the comfort of their homes.
Perhaps nothing exemplifies the commitment of our volunteers more than the extraordinary efforts they put in to make our Care Family Christmas event happen. Our volunteers share their Christmas Day with our members by providing transport from all over Scotland to bring them to the dinner. The cost of private transport for this would be very expensive, and with volunteers there on the day to help the event run smoothly, the importance of this particular role cannot be understated. Volunteers also take time to wrap presents, sign cards and prepare for the big day.
The sheer number of different areas our volunteers are involved in is remarkable, and without their support, Who Cares? Scotland would not be the organisation it is today.
So, join us in celebrating our wonderful volunteers – from our founders to our current day superstars, thank you for all that you do to support Scotland’s Care Experienced community!
If you’d like to volunteer, please get in touch with us at volunteering@whocaresscotland.org
