Organisation Name:
Accessible Arts and Media
Organisation's Cause(s):
Arts / Culture / Heritage / Museums
Children / Young People / Families
Disability Services
Mental Health
Location of voluntary activity:
York
When are volunteers needed:
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Trusteeship / Committees
Role description:
Key responsibilities
Ensure AAM’s work reflects its charitable aims and values
Approve budgets and monitor financial performance
Support the Chief Executive with major decisions
Contribute expertise and advice
Act as ambassadors, advocating for AAM in your networks
Trustees are unpaid, but travel expenses can be reimbursed. Training and induction are
provided
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
We welcome applications from anyone who believes in what we do. You don’t need
previous board experience, just commitment, curiosity, and the willingness to
contribute.
You might be a good fit if you have one or more of the following skills, but we welcome
applications from people with a diverse range of experiences:
Charity governance, including the legal obligations of charitable organisations
Fundraising
Professional finance experience (e.g. a Finance Manager, Accountant)
Arts Management – within the charitable or commercial sector
Good connections to the local community, arts or charity sectors
Knowledge of care, disability, health, or wellbeing issues
Knowledge of education and issues around special educational needs
Lived experience of learning disability, physical disability, mental ill-health, or
dementia (personally or through family/friends)
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Intellectual/Learning Disabilities
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Wheelchair users
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Being a trustee is a rewarding way to support a local charity while developing your own skills
and experience. As a trustee at AAM, you will:
Help shape our strategy and future direction
Use your knowledge and experience to guide and support the staff team
Play a part in ensuring AAM is well-run, financially secure, and making a real difference
Join a warm, supportive board where learning and collaboration are valued
Most importantly, you’ll be helping to build a more inclusive York where everyone can shine.
How to get involved:
If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please email
recruitment@aamedia.org.uk and one of our trustees will be in touch.
To apply, please email recruitment@aamedia.org.uk by Monday 24th November.
Tell us about yourself, what you could bring to the role, and feel free to include a CV if
that helps
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 24-11-2025