The Empowered Voices programme is a commitment from us to help the care community learn vital campaigning, activism and public speaking skills. You will make connections with
other influential Care Experienced people and have the opportunity to drive change
together.
At the beginning of the programme, we will find out what skills you wish to develop,
and that will help us design the programme to suit the group taking part. Training will
take place over three weekends during the year (in October 2026, March 2027 and
May 2027) with the opportunity for further learning in between, including opportunities
to speak to the media, meet with decision-makers and influence policy.
Throughout any spokesperson opportunity, you will receive guidance and support from
Who Cares? Scotland staff and volunteers. This will empower you to be able to speak
on behalf of the care community and our membership.
What qualities do I need?
– You will be 18 years old or older in October 2026. There is no upper age limit
– You are a Care Experienced member of Who Cares? Scotland (or if you aren’t already, are willing to become a member).
– You are able to bring your own personal views, and explore these for the benefit of the collective voice of the Care Experienced community. You will also be open to learning how to distinguish personal views from collective voice and minority views of the Care Experienced community, and relay views in a representative way.
– You are interested in gaining new skills, developing yourself and meeting new people.
– You are a team player and can work alongside and support your peers.
– You are reliable, enthusiastic, flexible and committed.
What will I need to do?
• You will commit to attending three weekend training sessions a year, and other
opportunities in between.
• You will participate in training to the best of your ability.
• You will be offered opportunities to directly support our influencing work by speaking on behalf of the care community to the media and decision-makers.
Are you interested? Find out more about the programme and apply below!