Main goal of the role
To serve on the board of trustees, providing strategic guidance for the organisation and ensuring decisions are mission and community-based.
The community trustee will help to hold CYF’ Strategy team accountable by confirming the organisation meets the needs of its target groups and accomplishes its goals and objectives.
Main Responsibilities:
- Dedicate at least 6-8 hours per month including attending board meetings
- Attend 2 community events or classes per quarter.
- Review, approve and monitor plans, budgets and performance.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Uphold strong ethics and confidentiality, disclosing any conflicts.
- Share insights about their past experience as an applicant, trainee and grad
- Support with relevant networking activities and potential partnership introductions
- Stay informed on issues affecting the organisation
Requirements:
- You are a CYF grad who understands the challenges of our trainees and community members through lived experience
- You have volunteered for CYF for at least 1 cohort, working directly with trainees
- You have at least 2 years of experience in a tech role following CYF graduation
- Some experience in a volunteer leadership role within CYF is a plus
Essential Qualities:
- Commitment to CYF’s mission, values and working principles.
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.
- Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively.
- Willingness to constructively challenge and participate in discussions.