October 2023

There were some spooky things going on at VOYPIC this week. Did you spot any strange looking characters about the corridors of 100GPS?   Check out some of the photos below! Happy Halloween!

Vivian was one of the founders and original CEO of VOYPIC. She has been a strong advocate from the very beginning and her passion for VOYPIC and her commitment to young people is inspiring. Former VOYPIC Chief Executive, Vivian McConvey, with current Chief Executive, Alicia Toal. What was the driving force behind VOYPIC? I think

Grainne is a relatively new addition to the VOYPIC family but she has wasted no time in fully getting involved in VOYPIC life. Grainne hopes to use her care experience to help others going through care. How did VOYPIC impact on your experience of care? I love the fact that it’s a place where everyone

Qhaled is a young person involved with VOYPIC. He has recently moved to Northern Ireland, loves the community feel of VOYPIC, and really likes learning English with fellow young people from other countries. How did VOYPIC impact on your experience of care? It is good. I like it here. It’s perfect. How was the transition

Having been a care experienced young person herself, Jo was immediately drawn to VOYPIC and its mission of letting the voice of young people be heard. Having spent all her working life within VOYPIC, Jo works closely with the young people and hopes to make the difference that VOYPIC made for her. How did you

Asher is a young person involved with VOYPIC. She wholeheartedly believes in the truth that you are not alone and loves the freedom that VOYPIC gives her.  How did VOYPIC impact on your experience of care? VOYPIC gave me a safe space where I could just be myself. And nobody would judge me for the

Matthew is a young person involved with VOYPIC. He is passionate about the support that VOYPIC provides and loves the residential trips that the young people get to go on.  How did VOYPIC impact on your experience of care? It definitely helped me cope with the feeling of not being wanted or seen. How was

Having had first-hand experience of care himself, Alex has been involved with VOYPIC as a young person, and now as a member of staff. He hopes to help rid the stigma around care experience and to meet a wide range of young people from varying backgrounds. How did come to work at VOYPIC? I started

Martha is a care experienced young adult who has been involved with VOYPIC for the past seven years. During that time she has taken part in lots of activities and programmes, including being a Young Rep and a member of the VOYPIC Board of Directors. How did VOYPIC impact on your experience of care? It

Alicia started working at VOYPIC in 2002, as the Volunteer Coordinator. Over the past 21 years she has held a range of positions across the organisation and was appointed as Chief Executive in 2019. How did you start working at VOYPIC? I was working for another organisation in the sector and I went to a