Community History Project Participant

  • VO98278


Description

Oor Mad History is a community history project, led by people with their own personal lived experience of mental health. In the past we have used oral history to record and promote the history of activism and collective advocacy by people with mental health issues. We have also developed a short course in “Mad People’s History and Identity” at Queen Margaret University. The group is currently working on workshops to deliver in the community.

Organisation aims and objectives

CAPS is an independent advocacy organisation for people who use or have used mental health services. We are completely independent from the people who fund us and those who provide other services to the people we work with. We provide individual and collective advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian. We also host several experience-led projects across Lothian.

Availability

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No minimum time commitment

Restrictions

Experience required: You will need personal lived experience of Mental Health, an interest in community history and mental health and be willing to work as part of a team , value the opinions of others and communicate with people from different backgrounds. A sense of commitment & willingness to travel locally are important.
Travel details: Meetings will be held either in person at Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh or online.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: There is a form to fill in. Expenses will be paid by BACS transfer.
Training details: CAPS can provide skills development for group members.
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

You can't volunteer for this opportunity using this site. Please contact the organisation directly using http://www.capsadvocacy.org for more information.

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