Being a part of the volunteering team at Who Cares? has given me the opportunity to be a part of some amazing events and meet some inspirational, brave and strong young people, other volunteers and staff.

Volunteering has been an amazing opportunity to meet like minded individuals who are keen to campaign for care experience rights. Volunteering at WC?S has allowed me to make lifelong friends and I have developed skills such as public speaking, time management and communication.

Volunteering at Who Cares Scotland for me means making connections with and being there unconditionally for our members.

Through volunteering for WCS I have not only learnt more about the Care Experienced community and met lots of wonderful people but I have had the opportunity to try out some transferable skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. I would thoroughly recommend WCS as an organisation to have fun, meet new people and learn new skills with quality training also provided.

To me volunteering gives me the chance to be my wild, enthusiastic self! I feel these kids and young people really need a space to feel happy and if I can bring any sort of joy through what I’m doing as a volunteer (be it at a group playing games and making crafts, or through helping educate others about care experience) then my time is completely worth it. I feel that Who Cares? Scotland as an organisation are very welcoming and supportive. They want the best for the care experienced community and I am proud to be a small part in this family.

The thing I love about volunteering with Who Cares? Scotland is getting to build good relationships with young people, other volunteers and staff members. Every opportunity I have been given as a volunteer has been amazing, especially at the events where everyone comes together!