Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) is seeking values-driven, community minded candidates to fill current vacancies on our Board of Directors. If you’ve ever attended a YOU Breakfast, enjoyed a YOU Made It product, hired a youth participant, been a youth participant or followed YOU’s work in supporting youth experiencing homelessness / housing insecurity, you will know how vital and innovative our services are. This is an opportunity to share your governance expertise and/or your lived experience by helping shape this organization’s ongoing governance and development.
Who we are
Since 1982, YOU has helped lead youth in London and Middlesex County toward success. We believe that investing in youth and strong communities go hand in hand, and we know that many youth need guidance and support to reach their potential.
Approximately 3,600 youth between the ages of 16-30 access the system of supports available at YOU each year. Whether they are in need of basic needs and housing, access to physical, mental or dental health care, or education and employment supports, our services are designed to help youth lead positive lives.
Mission: YOU supports youth to build skills, confidence and independence to reach their potential.
Vision: A community where youth are embraced and will thrive.
Values: In all that we do, we remain accountable, collaborative, compassionate, courageous, innovative and persistent.
About the role
YOU is seeking new Directors to join our governing Board and help us implement our new strategic plan.
Successful applicants will embody our Mission, Vision and Values and bring passion, commitment, and innovative thinking to support our collaborative and inclusive approach to community service. As a board member, you’ll be prepared to contribute to vigorous discussions, current analysis and planning that will help provide strong governance and stewardship to this multiservice, dynamic organization.
Time commitment and expectations
The YOU Board of Directors is comprised of 13 volunteer members + the CEO (ex-officio) which meets on the final Thursday of each month 7:30 – 9:00am; using both virtual and in-person meetings.
Board members serve two (2)-year terms which can be renewed up to 4 times. Members must be willing to commit up to four (4) hours per month.
We expect our board members to:
- Contribute to, attend and actively engage in board meetings
- Attend/participate in community activities and events aligned with YOU
- Support fundraising
- Remain informed of and support YOU’s programs and services
- Seek and participate in development and training related to your work on the board, including orientation and training session
Qualifications and experience
- YOU is committed to ensuring that its Board of Directors is diverse and representative of our community. We encourage Indigenous, ethno-racial, LGBTQ+, immigrant, refugee, differently abled and members of other equity seeking groups to apply. YOU is committed to providing lived experience voice at the board table.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live/or work in London or Middlesex County.
- Previous Board experience (not-for-profit) would be an asset.
- Experience in finance, governance, risk management, fundraising, marketing, HR or legal would be an asset.2
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in YOU to the Governance and Nominations Committee by Monday, September 15, 2025. Email: youboard@you.ca.
YOU is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, please advise in your cover letter.