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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Mental Health Advocacy - Minority Ethnic groups

Collective advocacy creates a safe space for people to get together, support each other to explore shared issues and to find common ground. Being involved in this Collective Advocacy group involves using your experiences of being from a minority ethnic background and living with a mental health issue to campaign and influence the agendas and decisions that shape and affect your life.

Experience required

To join this group you must identify as being from a minority ethnic background, you must also identify with having lived experience of a mental health issue and be living in Edinburgh. Collective Advocacy involves sharing your own personal experiences if you are comfortable.

Travel details

Meetings take place in person or online.

Travel expenses

No expenses.

Support
Training details

CAPS can provide skills development for group members.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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