Yorkshire Youth & Music (YY&M) is a community music and arts education organisation working across the whole of Yorkshire. We create life-changing music-making opportunities for young people in challenging circumstances, including those with disabilities, special educational needs, and those in Youth Justice settings.

We work with disadvantaged young people in challenging circumstances, across all music styles, and according to their needs and aspirations. We also provide excellent training and development opportunities for musicians, teachers and others who work in young people’s music making and learning.

We specialise in work with very vulnerable young people, including those in secure children's homes, in-patient psychiatric care, in justice settings, and others experiencing multiple disadvantages. Our workshops include lyric writing and talking about expressing emotion and thought in a self-controlled way, being respectful of others and thinking carefully about self-expression. 

Who we’re looking for

We welcome expressions of interest from anyone who shares our commitment to young people and the transformative power of music. No prior board experience is necessary.

What’s involved

• • Attending four board meetings a year (one per quarter, usually evenings)
  • Supporting and guiding strategy, fundraising, and community impact
  • Acting as an ambassador for YY&M in your networks

The time commitment is manageable, with roughly 16-24 hours spent meeting or reading papers annually, but the impact you make is significant.

In addition to seeking trustees to join the board in a general capacity, we're also seeking someone to fill the role of Treasurer. There is more information in the full pack. 

How to apply

Please download the information pack, which highlights what we do and how the board operates. Please email [email protected] if you require the pack in any other format. 

Download the information pack

Then send us a CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the role. We’ll take the time to meet you either by Zoom or in person, so that we can decide if we’re right for each other. Then we’ll invite you to observe a Board Meeting.

Apply to [email protected] or by post to Yorkshire Youth and Music, The Media Centre, Northumberland Street, Huddersfield HD1 9RL.