Trustee (Volunteer)

Youth4Youth

1d • Remote

About The Position

Youth4Youth is seeking 4–5 new volunteer Trustees to join its Board as the charity grows its national impact. Trustees will help shape the charity’s future and ensure it is governed effectively. The charity is particularly interested in people with experience in safeguarding, especially in digital spaces; fundraising; or commercial development and growth. Youth4Youth also seeks people aged 25 and under to represent their peers and ensure youth voice informs Board decisions.

Trustees are asked to commit approximately 2–4 hours per month. This includes monthly remote Board connect meetings, quarterly Board meetings, relevant committee attendance, and an annual Development Day. Scheduled meetings currently take place outside standard working hours, usually in the evenings or on weekends, though this may change according to Board preferences. Trustees will contribute expertise, support good governance and future strategy, and may volunteer operationally as needed and according to their availability.

Requirements

• Commit approximately 2–4 hours per month.
• Be willing to attend meetings that are usually scheduled in the evenings or on weekends.
• The charity is particularly interested in experience in safeguarding, especially in digital spaces; fundraising; or commercial development and growth.
• The charity is also seeking individuals aged 25 and under to represent their peers and ensure youth voice is heard at Board level.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in safeguarding, particularly in digital spaces.
• Experience in fundraising.
• Experience in commercial development or growth.
• Being aged 25 or under to represent young people on the Board.

Responsibilities

• Challenge the status quo and use relevant expertise to support the charity’s development and growth.
• Ensure the charity is governed correctly in line with its governing document and charity law.
• Support the development of future strategies for growth and sustainable, long-lasting impact.
• Volunteer as needed and according to availability to support the CEO and other members of the organisation.
• Attend monthly remote Board connect meetings, quarterly Board meetings, relevant committees, and an annual Development Day.

Benefits

• Professional and personal development opportunities through volunteering in real roles, including development tailored to individual needs or ambitions.
• Access to a network of like-minded individuals across the UK for connection and collaboration.
• Access to bespoke discounts for nonprofit workers and Youth4Youth volunteers.
• The opportunity to shape the future of the charity and directly influence its impact on beneficiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed