Youth Trustee

YDance are looking for young people to join our Board and help shape the future of youth dance in Scotland.

YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) is Scotland’s national youth dance organisation. We believe in the power of dance to support creativity, confidence, wellbeing and community for young people across Scotland.

We want young people not only involved in our projects, but also in decision‑making about our organisation. That’s why we are inviting young people to apply for Youth Trustee roles, joining our Board to become a part of the future of YDance.

A Trustee is part of the Board – the group of people who help guide the organisation and make big decisions. You don’t run things day‑to‑day, but you help with:

• thinking about future plans
• asking questions
• sharing your perspective
• making decisions fair and inclusive
• making sure young people’s voices are included

We’re looking for young people aged 16–25 who:

• care about dance, creativity, inclusion, or young people
• want to make a difference
• like sharing ideas
• want to grow their skills
• want experience in leadership

You don’t need qualifications or previous experience.

We especially welcome applications from:

• disabled and/or neurodivergent young people
• young people of colour
• LGBTQ+ young people
• care‑experienced young people
• young people outside the Central Belt
• anyone who’s taken part in YDance projects before
• young people who face barriers to opportunities

Around 4 hours per quarter, including:

• 4 board meetings per year
• one annual Away Day
• pre‑reading of documents before Board meetings
• optional training
• mentoring and support meetings with trustees

Choose whatever format feels easiest:

• short written statement via email
• video
• voice note
• or a CV with a paragraph

Tell us:

• who you are
• why this interests you
• what matters to you

Send to:
recruitment

If you want to chat first, just email us and we’ll help.

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