Trustees
We are Urban Youth; a new start-up community youth project in Southwark that will be providing safe spaces, positive relationships and new experiences for young people aged 11 to 19 years old, who live or study in the borough or surrounding areas.
Urban Youth will provide unique and innovative youth work programs that are fresh, relevant, vibrant, fun, engaging and inspiring and available to all young people aged 11 to 19 years old across Southwark and the surrounding areas, empowering young people through activities, programs and events that; UNITE young people and communities for a more equal and tolerant society, EDUCATE young people in life and work skills, social issues and personal development, EMPOWER a generation of young people to become successful, confident, effective and responsible, and CHANGE the negative stereotypes society can have of young people by promoting the good that young people do.
As a Trustee you should have a genuine interest in the leadership of a charitable organisation in addition to the cause of helping young people. Being a small organisation, all trustees must be willing to do what is required to ensure the stability and basic services of the charity.
Duties:
• To support the management of a small charity.
• Willingness to support in every aspect of the management and administration.
• Willingness to take the lead on projects or areas of need within the charity as appropriate.
• Reviewing and agreeing documents, such as policies, press releases, promotional materials, etc.
• Work collectively as a group to ensure the best outcome for Urban Youth.
• Represent and act as an ambassador for the charity.
• Managing volunteers and resolving resourcing issues and challenges.
This role is what you make of it, as long as you adhere to the Charity Commission Trustee Code of Conduct and rules.
We are looking for people from a wide range of backgrounds to support us in this role to set up Urban Youth and make it a successful organisation for young people across Southwark.
As Urban Youth will be working with vulnerable young people, it is necessary to carry out Disclosure and Barring Checks. (DBS/criminal records check) to an enhanced level.