Board member (Voluntary Position)
Key Skills
Job Description
YOUth ACT is a youth-led organisation working towards a society where young people under 27, from all backgrounds and experiences, are empowered to take part in political, social and economic decision-making. We are a community where young people can grow into advocates, activists and social entrepreneurs, develop personally and professionally, and turn their ideas into meaningful action. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: creating change should not be reserved for those who already have privilege, power or access. We want to open more spaces and opportunities for young people who have been marginalised by existing systems. Now, we’re looking for new Board Members to help shape the next chapter of YOUth ACT. We aim to offer young people: Critical social and political education; Skill-based workshops; Access to volunteering, board, and internship positions; and A comunity-based network for young founders, advocates, activists, and social entrepreneurs. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us achieve these goals! Could this be you? All positions are based in Amsterdam and are voluntary. We have open positions for: President Secretary Head of Media This is a voluntary board position, ideal if you want hands-on experience in NGO finance and fundraising while contributing to a cause you care about. If you’re excited about building impact behind the scenes and helping a youth-led organisation thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Core Responsibilities
Help shape the next chapter of YOUth ACT as a voluntary board member in one of the open roles: President, Secretary, or Head of Media. Contribute to the organisation’s work empowering young people to participate in political, social, and economic decision-making, with a particular focus on building impact and supporting its growth.
Requirements
The organisation seeks passionate, driven individuals who want to contribute to its youth-led mission. No specific qualifications, education, or years of experience are stated.
About YOUth ACT
Industry: Civic and Social Organizations
Company size: 11-50 employees
YOUth ACT’s objective is to enable Amsterdam-based youth to take action for social justice by creating a community-based hub for activism and entrepreneurship. We aim to encourage civic engagement by catalysing young activists/entrepreneurs personal growth and diversifying their network. Our initiative arose out of a collaboration of the Amsterdam-based Amnesty and Unicef student teams. Our goal was to build a local community of young people who want to drive social change and provide them with the knowledge, skills and audacity necessary for activism and the development of youth initiatives. During our two-day conference with fascinating keynote speeches, hands-on workshops and unique networking opportunities we looked at a diverse range of human rights and social justice topics through a practical lens. The opportunity to interact with inspiring change makers, thought leaders and youth activist was made possible through our collaboration with groundbreaking local initiatives, such as the Forward Incubator, She Matters, Our Bodies Our Voice, Right2Education, Universities Allied for Essential Medicines, LCOY and the UN Youth Representative for Human Rights and Security. With over 100 participants we succeeded in creating an exciting global community of highly engaged people. In the light of this momentum, YOUth ACT has graduated into an independent initiative as of June 2019. Our goal is to develop a community-based hub that provides regular opportunities for young people to connect, co-create and address social and environmental challenges in their communities.