Young Person Trustee WANTED Cheltenham Festivals

Cheltenham Festivals is looking for two young people aged 18 – 25 to join their Board of Trustees. We want to bring young voices into the heart of the decision-making process when it comes to Cheltenham Festivals’ events and activities. Each Trustee will lead on a special area of the work of the Charity, these two roles giving a voice to young people in the local community and wider cultural landscape. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

You will: 

  • receive training and insight into a charitable arts organisation from the people who run it

  • have a mentor, who is an experienced trustee, to support you in preparing for meetings

  •  gain invaluable experience being part of Board level conversations 

  • work with high level arts professionals to develop skills in arts leadership, business management, governance and strategy 

  • be part of a community of like-minded people who care about delivering incredible events and activities in the local community, UK and internationally 

  • gain access to world class events and opportunities to attend grassroots community projects that really impact young people’s lives 

  • receive a travel allowance.

You’ll also gain skills in: 

  • Leadership and decision-making 

  • Understanding budgets  

  • Collaborative working  

  • Self-confidence and self-expression 

  • Networking with people from across the arts, sciences and cultural industries 

Image Credit: Cheltenham Festivals

Alt Image Text: An outdoor scene from a previous Cheltenham Literature Festival with people populating a pedestrianised walkway as they explore the festival.

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