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.