Empowered Voices Training Programme
31 July
We’ve been at the centre of empowering Care Experienced people to use their voices since 1978. Throughout this time, we have grown, learnt, and understood how to campaign more effectively and what support for that looks like.
Care Experienced people have always spoken up and campaigned for change. Across centuries this has taken many different forms, but one thing holds true, the power of the voices of those with experience of care has driven change.
We’re bringing back our training programme to empower Care Experienced people to use their voices to bring about change. Previous members of these training programmes have gone on to become co-chairs of the independent care review, members of the Scottish Youth Parliament and hold other influential roles in Scottish civic society.
This 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.
Training will take place over three weekends during the year, with the opportunity for further learning on an ad hoc basis.
Who Can Apply?
We’re looking for Care Experienced people aged 16 and over who are interested in using their voices to create change.
The qualities you will have are:
- You are able to bring your own personal views, and explore these for the benefit of the collective voice of the Care Experienced community. As well as being able 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.
Register your interest
We currently aren’t accepting applications but you can register your interest here.
How Can I Find Out More?
If you have any questions, please contact the Policy & Public Affairs team at policy@whocaresscotland.org
