Youth Trustee

Overview

Interview Date: Friday 27/03/26 time TBC (online)

YDance are looking for young people to join our Board and help shape the future of youth dance in Scotland.

YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) is Scotland's national youth dance organisation. We believe in the power of dance to support creativity, confidence, wellbeing and community for young people across Scotland.

We want young people not only involved in our projects, but also in decision-making about our organisation. That's why we are inviting young people to apply for Youth Trustee roles, joining our Board to become a part of the future of YDance.

A Trustee is part of the Board - the group of people who help guide the organisation and make big decisions.

Responsibilities

You don't run things day-to-day, but you help with:

• thinking about future plans
• sharing your perspective
• making decisions fair and inclusive
• making sure young people's voices are included.

Who we're looking for

Young people aged 16-25 who:

• care about dance, creativity, inclusion, or young people
• want to make a difference
• like sharing ideas
• want to grow their skills
• want experience in leadership.

You don't need qualifications or previous experience.

People we especially welcome

• disabled and/or neurodivergent young people
• young people of colour
• care-experienced young people
• young people outside the Central Belt
• anyone who's taken part in YDance projects before
• young people who face barriers to opportunities.

Time commitment

• Around 4 hours per quarter, including:
• 4 board meetings per year
• one annual Away Day
• pre-reading of documents before Board meetings
• optional training
• mentoring and support meetings with trustees.

If you want to chat first, just email us and we'll help.

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1RE

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