We’re looking for two new trustees to help us achieve our ambitions
We have an exciting opportunity for two individuals to join our Board.
For the first vacancy, we’re looking for someone with experience of financial and/or budget management, ideally including experience of liaising with external auditors. We’d like you to join our Resources Committee as well as serving on the Board of Trustees.
For the second vacancy, we’re looking for someone who is currently a Chief Officer or Senior Manager at one of our member Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector organisations.
Our trustees play an essential governance role determining our focus and strategic direction, as well as checking that our strategic aims are acheived.
All trustees need good judgement, the ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak their mind. If that’s you, please apply by sending us your completed application form and CV, explaining why you would be our ideal candidate.
If you would like to know what it’s like to be a trustee at York CVS, then please email: pauline.milner@yorkcvs.org.uk who will set up a call with our Chair, David Harbourne.
Closing date for applications: Friday 17 March 2023
What do we do?
York CVS works in four key areas:
- as a membership body for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSOs), we bring together, support and represent VCSOs that are active in York
- we promote and celebrate volunteering
- we reduce inequality through social action
- we work alongside many other people and organisations to improve life in York.
Our priorities for the five years 2021 to 2026 are to:
- support our members by providing information, advice, training, networking and representation
- promote volunteering of all kinds, from one-off opportunities to long-term links
- eliminate poverty in York
- tackle loneliness and encourage a sense of community
- help people stay well and feel well