Young Trustee

Purpose

To support strategic decisions, help shape engagement with young people and families, and champion inclusion and innovation across the charity’s work.

Key activities

• Support the board and Senior Leadership Team in shaping impactful strategy for Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
• Work with our board to guide positive change and impact for young people and families.
• Champion inclusion and innovation across the charity.
• Act as a strong, youthful voice on the charity’s board, as part of our mission to put young people at the centre of decision-making.
• Represent Alder Hey Children’s Charity in a friendly and professional manner at all times.

What you will get out of volunteering

• The opportunity to influence real decisions that impact thousands of children and young people.
• Gain leadership and governance experience.
• Be mentored by experienced Trustees and Senior Leaders.
• Build skills and confidence for your future.
• Enhance your CV

What we expect from you

• Aged between 16-30.
• We are looking for people who are passionate and willing to learn about the incredible work happening at Alder Hey.
• Be reliable, flexible, with good communication skills.
• Curious, committed and passionate about making a difference.
• Have a warm, calm and friendly manner that reflects the Charity’s values
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and working collaboratively with others.

Commitment

• Be available for approximately six volunteer days per year, including Board meetings and key events.

Location

Various

Skills/experiences/personal qualities

No prior trustee experience required.

Application Process

Making sure that we have the right people in the right roles is an organisational priority and extends to our volunteering community. As part of the recruitment process for this role we’ll invite you to complete an application form and contact any provided references and then have a conversation around suitability for the role.

As we would with any role, paid or unpaid, we will talk to you openly about any reservations we identify that result in our decision not to offer you a place volunteering in this role.

DBS required

None required for this role.

Support and Supervision

Training required

Support and supervision will be provided by Board and Senior Leaders.

Volunteer expenses

Travel expenses will be provided as per our expenses policy.

Further information

For further information, please complete an expression of interest by emailing info@alderheycharity.org with the subject ‘Young Trustee’ and submit a short statement or video outlining your experience and reasons for applying.

Once received we will get back to you as soon as we can.