BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Who Cares? Scotland - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Who Cares? Scotland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Who Cares? Scotland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTSTAMP:20260210T100659Z CREATED:20250127T151341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T100659Z UID:10001276-1780790400-1780876799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2026 DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/aberdeen-kiltwalk-2026/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Aberdeen-Kiltwalk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTSTAMP:20260210T105440Z CREATED:20260210T101541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T105440Z UID:10001331-1780704000-1780790399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Tough Mudder Scotland 2026 DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/tough-mudder/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fundraising-Events-Website-Images.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260210T100101Z CREATED:20250123T104653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T100101Z UID:10000207-1779580800-1779667199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Edinburgh Marathon 2026 DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/edinburgh-marathon/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Edinburgh-Half-Marathon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260210T105507Z CREATED:20260210T100903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T105507Z UID:10001330-1779494400-1779580799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Edinburgh 5k/10k 2026 DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/edinburgh-5-10k-2026/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Edinburgh-5k_10k.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20260210T100731Z CREATED:20250123T100312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T100731Z UID:10000198-1777075200-1777247999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Glasgow Kiltwalk 2026 DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/glasgow-kiltwalk-2026/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Glasgow-Kiltwalk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTSTAMP:20260417T141124Z CREATED:20260417T141058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T141124Z UID:10001340-1776384000-1778457599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Communities that Care Development Officer DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/communities-that-care-development-officer-2/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417 DTSTAMP:20260304T143133Z CREATED:20260304T142939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T143133Z UID:10001337-1772582400-1776383999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Paisley Volunteer Mini Bus Driver DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/paisley-volunteer-mini-bus-driver/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inflatable-5k-Glasgow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260121T145612Z CREATED:20250820T142840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T145612Z UID:10001320-1771927200-1771934400@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Collaborative Themed Learning session - University DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/collaborative-themed-learning-session-university/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/university-web-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTSTAMP:20260305T124049Z CREATED:20260303T111752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T124049Z UID:10001336-1770940800-1774915199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Chief Executive DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/chief-executive/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Volunteer-Participation-Officer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260121T145414Z CREATED:20250820T142021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T145414Z UID:10001319-1770804000-1770811200@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Collaborative Themed Learning session - College DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/collaborative-themed-learning-session-college/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/college-event-web-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTSTAMP:20260210T172139Z CREATED:20260107T172127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T172139Z UID:10001328-1770681600-1771804799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - North East DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-north-east/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260220T144507Z CREATED:20260220T144447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T144507Z UID:10001335-1767916800-1773619199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - West Dunbartonshire DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-west-dunbartonshire-2/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20260109T163622Z CREATED:20260109T163426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T163622Z UID:10001329-1767916800-1769990399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - West Dunbartonshire DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-west-dunbartonshire/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTSTAMP:20251219T105613Z CREATED:20251031T161332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T105613Z UID:10001326-1766102400-1769385599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - South East DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-south-east-2/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202 DTSTAMP:20251106T155159Z CREATED:20251106T155053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T155159Z UID:10001327-1762387200-1764633599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Western Isles DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-western-isles/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-27.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129 DTSTAMP:20251120T111323Z CREATED:20251031T155400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T111323Z UID:10001325-1761868800-1764374399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Bairns' Hoose Advocacy and Participation Worker – Highlands DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/bairns-hoose-advocacy-and-participation-worker-highlands-2/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTSTAMP:20251015T142917Z CREATED:20231211T144824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T142917Z UID:10001128-1760486400-1763423999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Board Trustees DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/board-trustees/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTSTAMP:20250708T130103Z CREATED:20250127T231026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T130103Z UID:10001283-1760140800-1760313599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:160ft Bungee Jump DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/160ft-bungee-jump-oct-25/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bungee-Jump-Aug-25-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTSTAMP:20250708T125738Z CREATED:20250127T230022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T125738Z UID:10001282-1759622400-1759708799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Great Scottish Run 2025 DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/great-scottish-run-25/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AJ-Bell-Great-Scottish-Run-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020 DTSTAMP:20250926T110118Z CREATED:20250926T110019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T110118Z UID:10001324-1758844800-1760918399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Falkirk and West Lothian DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-falkirk-and-west-lothian/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011 DTSTAMP:20250919T100242Z CREATED:20250625T142759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T100242Z UID:10001305-1758067200-1760140799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Development Officer - Shetland DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/development-officer-shetland-3/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-22.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTSTAMP:20250911T132212Z CREATED:20250911T132159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T132212Z UID:10001323-1757548800-1758931199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Lanarkshire DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-lanarkshire/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025 DTSTAMP:20250915T181320Z CREATED:20250908T092232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T181320Z UID:10001322-1757289600-1761350399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Bairns Hoose Advocacy and Participation Worker – Highlands DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/bairns-hoose-advocacy-and-participation-worker-highlands/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTSTAMP:20250909T152903Z CREATED:20250905T162607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T152903Z UID:10001321-1757030400-1758931199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - South East DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-south-east/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831 DTSTAMP:20250708T141513Z CREATED:20250127T213100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T141513Z UID:10001280-1756512000-1756598399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Inflatable 5K Edinburgh 2025 DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/inflatable-5k-edinburgh-2025/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Inflatable-5k-Edinburgh.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824 DTSTAMP:20250708T142146Z CREATED:20250127T102102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T142146Z UID:10001130-1755907200-1755993599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Inflatable 5K Glasgow 2025 DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/inflatable-5k-glasgow-25/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Inflatable-5k-Glasgow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250828 DTSTAMP:20250813T093536Z CREATED:20250813T093536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T093536Z UID:10001315-1755043200-1756339199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Renfrewshire DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-renfrewshire/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-13-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250828 DTSTAMP:20250813T083918Z CREATED:20250813T083918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T083918Z UID:10001314-1755043200-1756339199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Glasgow DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-glasgow/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811 DTSTAMP:20250708T125553Z CREATED:20250127T194515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T125553Z UID:10001278-1754697600-1754870399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:160ft Bungee Jump DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/160ft-bungee-jump-aug-25/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bungee-Jump-Aug-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902 DTSTAMP:20250731T095924Z CREATED:20250402T113102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T095924Z UID:10001298-1753920000-1756771199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:North Lanarkshire Volunteer Driver DESCRIPTION:Shape the History of Care Caring Communities is a major historical research project\, being led by Newcastle University\, that examines experiences of care in the UK over the last 200 years. We are looking for a number of Care Experienced people across the UK to join the Advisory Group. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of the research\, ensuring that Care Experienced voices and priorities are at the centre of what it does. Sitting within the Lived Experienced Advisory Group\, advisors are not asked or expected to share their personal stories; their contributions are not based on individual experiences\, but how their experiences shape their expert insight to shape and improve work about care experience and its long history more widely. Payment: £110 per meeting. This covers a 2-hour online meeting and up to 2 hours of preparation time. Time commitment: Twice a year (roughly March and September) Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams). We welcome applications if: You are aged 18+You are Care ExperiencedYou have some interest in the field of history and the history of careYou feel passionate about or have experience in using Lived Experience expertise to influence and shape workYou are keen to share your ideas\, collaborate with others\, and are interested in helping us find the best way to develop our researchYou are able to offer constructive challenge and offer suggestions for developing a variety of project activitiesWhat you will do: Champion the voice of Care Experienced people: help identify team priorities and ensure our work reflects wider perspectives on care. Shape our activities: co-produce and review materials and reflect critically on our research progress. Connect past and present: help our research team bridge the gap between historical data and the modern realities of care Challenge us: provide open advice and critique to ensure the project stays meaningful Practicalities and support: Equipment needed: you will need an active email account and a way to access Microsoft Teams and review documents (via a computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone) Expenses: While most meetings are online there may be occasional options for in-person events. Where travel is required\, we will book trains and accommodation directly for you. Expenses for reasonable carer or support worker costs can also be claimed.   A safe\, supportive space: the group is facilitated by project partner Who Cares? Scotland. We have decades of experience in advocacy\, participation and championing Care Experienced voices. Together\, we are committed to providing a welcoming\, safe and supportive space for all our members. Why take part? By joining us\, you will have the opportunity to: Shape a major UKRI-funded research programmeInfluence how care/care experience history and heritage is told and understoodIdentify Care Experienced priorities that could impact future policy and practiceCollaborate with a passionate and supportive team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Caring Communities is a project being led and delivered by Newcastle University. The Lived Experience Advisory Group is part of the Caring Communities project and has instructed Who Cares? Scotland as facilitators of the group. The project and the Advisory Group have received ethical approval from Newcastle University [ref: 56687] URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/north-lanarkshire-volunteer-driver/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HR-Website-Graphics-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR