About you:

• You are passionate about the wellbeing of young people!
• You are inclusive, open-minded and non-judgemental
• Willingness to share your ideas and perspectives
• Able to balance involvement on the YAC with your other commitments
• You thrive in a team environment, surrounded by like-minded young people
• You are able to attend online meetings once every 4 - 6 weeks
• Aged between 18-25

What you will do:

• You will represent the voice of young people in our organisation
• Hear about the challenges we're facing, and help us build a solution
• Be an agent of change within the youth sector
• Get to work closely with all teams at Raise – from Marketing and Fundraising to Programs and Research
• Meet likeminded young people on the council who are also passionate about the social + emotional development of young people
• Share your experience and perspective as a young person in an environment where it is valued

What you will get:

• First hand experience delivering youth lead initiatives and projects
• The opportunity to develop your leadership skills
• An understanding of what it’s like working in an industry leading not for profit organisation
• A personalised training program for all YAC members that will ensure you are set up for success as a team
• Reimbursement for all out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of being on the YAC

A bit about us:

Raise Foundation is creating a powerful youth mentoring movement that ensures young people are empowered to be resilient, capable and connected.  We give young people individual support from a fully trained mentor who helps them navigate their way through their world.