Trustee Opportunities

Looking for a Trustee Role?

And who wouldn’t! Being a trustee is a great way to share and develop your skills, support a cause you care about and make a real difference.

If you are looking for roles, you can register your skills, areas of interest and any preferred causes to access trustee vacancies by creating an account with us. Take a look at the many trustee opportunities listed on this site. Charities and community groups across North Yorkshire are looking for people who can contribute skills, knowledge and a fresh approach.

If you have no previous experience of volunteering or trustee roles but would like to find out what’s involved, please email or call us on 01904 704177.

	Organisation Name	Organisation Address	Contact Details	Opportunity Location
Treasurer	Tockwith Village Hall	1 Marston Road, YORK, YO26 7PR	tockwithvillagehall@btconnect.com / 01423 358626	Harrogate	Tockwith Village Hall management Committee require a treasurer to join the board of trustees. We are a registered unincorporated charity operating under a deed of trust. Our annual turnover excluding grants is around £10,000 per year. Our operating income comes mainly from hall hire. Grant funding is applied for and managed by an appointed...
Trustee	British Thyroid Foundation	Suite 12, One Sceptre House, Harrogate, HG2 8PB	c.mcmullan@btf-thyroid.org / 01423 810093	Harrogate	You will share responsibility for the governance of the British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) and will fully understand the charity’s purpose as set out in its governing document. You will have strategic oversight of the planning for what the charity wants to achieve and be able to explain how the BTF’s activities supports its objectives. You will...
Youth Voice Member	North York Moors National Park Authority	The Old Vicarage, Helmsley, YO625BP	volunteers@northyorkmoors.org.uk / 01439772700	Ryedale	The North York Moors National Park Youth Voice is a collective of young people aged 11-30 working to vocalise the aspirations and concerns of a generation towards the future of our protected spaces and rural communities. Members will come from within the National Park and beyond, including Whitby, Scarborough, Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough...
Youth Council Committee Roles	North York Moors National Park Authority	The Old Vicarage, Helmsley, YO625BP	volunteers@northyorkmoors.org.uk / 01439772700	Ryedale	Our Youth Council will be run by young people for young people and will include a diverse range of representatives, each with a deep-rooted passion for the natural world and a desire to improve the lives of young people. It will also include representatives aged 18-30 from the National Park Authority’s staff and volunteers. It’s a critical time to...
Library Trustee	Tadcaster Community Library	Tadcaster Community Library, Tadcaster, LS24 9JG	tadcastercommunitylibrary@gmail.com / 01609 534525	Selby	The current group of trustees is looking to strengthen their number and encourage more involvement of members of the local community in working towards a strong and sustainable future for the library. Regular meetings of the trustees are held each month, and take place over Zoom during the Covid 19 Pandemic
Library Trustees	Bedale Community Library	Bedale Hall, Bedale, DL8 1AB	committee@bedalecommunitylibrary.org.uk / 01609534573	Hambleton	We are looking for Trustees to join our team. The library has been volunteer-run since 2017 and is an important community hub for the town. A team of about 35 volunteers help with library shifts and events. Trustee meetings are held monthly (about ten per year), usually on a Wednesday afternoon (but that is not set in stone!)
Trustee Treasurer	Sight Support Ryedale	Norton Hive Library, Commercial Street, Norton, YO17 9ES	julie@sightsupportryedale.org / 01653 698860	Ryedale	We a small charity based in Ryedale. We offer support and friendship to those who are living, in Ryedale, with any degree of sight loss. We were established in 1980 and our services are highly valued by the community we serve as well as North Yorkshire County Council and Ryedale District Council. We are looking for someone to support our Chief...
IT and research	Scarborough Maritime Heritage	45 Eastborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NH	scarboroughmaritime@yahoo.com / 01723 369361	Scarborough	We need volunteers to help with research and IT work, as well as with greeting our visitors.
Home-Start Richmondshire Trustee	Home-Start Richmondshire	Office 4, Ips innovate, Chartermark Way,, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4QJ	anna@homestartrichmondshire.org.uk / 01748850079	Richmondshire	Home-Start Richmondshire supports families with young children across Richmondshire & The Dales through individual one-to-one volunteer led home-visiting support. We work with families who require support for a number of different reasons such as isolation, mental or physical health, financial worries or illness. We work with families to...
School governor	Gillamoor CE Primary School	Main St, Gillamoor, YO62 7HX	headteacher@gillamoor.n-yorks.sch.uk / 01751 431683	Ryedale	Join our governing body to help support the exciting developments planned for our lovely rural school.
Trustee	Rural Arts	The Old Courthouse, Thirsk, YO7 1QS	info@ruralarts.org / 01845 526536	Across North Yorkshire, Hambleton	We are seeking expressions of interest to join our Board of Trustees. Trustees are integral to making sure charities run smoothly and achieve their goals. Being a Trustee is a legal responsibility as well as a great way to support a cause you’re passionate about. We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic and committed, and who want to...
Trustee	SASH (Safe and Sound Homes)	107-109 Walmgate, York, YO7 1TY	info@sash-uk.org.uk / 01904 652043	Across North Yorkshire	Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) is an ambitious charity working with young people aged 16-25 to avoid or break the cycle of homelessness across North and East Yorkshire by offering a place to stay in the homes of our exceptional Hosts. By keeping these young people safe during a time of crisis, we can support them to change their lives and build a...
Trustee	Peter Pan Nursery	The Bungalow, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6DD	office@peterpannursery.co.uk / 01977681863	Across North Yorkshire	To help form part of the voluntary Management Committee, making decisions regarding the nursery with regards to policies, procedures, staffing, budgeting etc. The nursery is a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation). Our Trustees meet on an evening every 4-6 weeks. Opportunities to help at fundraising events.
Branch Committee Member Volunteer – North Yorkshire Central Branch	National Autistic Society	391 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG	volunteers@nas.org.uk / 020 7833 2299	Across North Yorkshire	Why we need you The charity has around 100 branches, all run by volunteers, who provide local support to people on the autism spectrum. Every branch is different and so are the activities they provide – they may run parent support groups, adult social groups, children’s activities, conferences or focus on providing information or campaigning....
Branch Treasurer Volunteer – North Yorkshire Central Branch	National Autistic Society	391 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG	volunteers@nas.org.uk / 020 7833 2299	Across North Yorkshire	Why we need you The charity has over 100 branches and groups, all run by volunteers, who provide local support to autistic people and their families. Every branch is different and so are the activities they provide – they may run parent support groups, adult social groups, children’s activities, conferences or focus on providing information or...
Up Skill Down Dale Volunteering Programme	Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority	Yoredale, Bainbridge, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL	/ 0300 456 0030	Across North Yorkshire	Up Skill, Down Dale is the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s new youth volunteering programme designed to support the next generation of green leaders in the Yorkshire Dales, all part of the Generation Green Project. This inclusive programme is open to all young people aged between 14 and 30. So whether you live in a big city or the middle...
POSCH Board of Trustee Chair Opportunity	Parents of Special Children (POSCH)	14A Market Place, Thirsk, YO7 1LB	poschinfo@gmail.com / 07562 239064	Hambleton, Richmondshire	POSCH is a very small charitable organisation of volunteers who support families who have children with any additional needs with or without a diagnosis. We run local parent support groups across Hambleton and Richmondshire and all our groups are parent and volunteer led. In fact, we are all volunteers. While we don’t employ anyone, we do work...
Management Committee Volunteer Directors	Dancing for Well-Being	28 Oakdale, Harrogate, HG1 2LW	info@accessdance.co.uk / 07810338872	Harrogate	This is an exciting time to join the Board of Trustees at Dancing for Well-Being as we hope to secure funding to be able to expand into other areas in North Yorkshire. If you have an interest in improving the lives of older people and/or have experience of working in a similar sector we would like to hear from you. Please follow this link to find...
Office and Inclusive Sport Volunteers	Scarboccia	1A Springhill Close, Scarborough, YO124AD	lindaclarkeirons@yahoo.co.uk / 07817150614	Scarborough	The roles will include helping us to facilitate disability inclusive sport sessions in Scarborough at The Street Community Centre and other venues as we have various hubs in the local area Help to facilitate our office at the Street Help to move equipment where required Working hours up to 15 hours per week 11am to 2 pm Monday to Friday and...
Explorer Scout Leader	2nd Scarborough Earl of Londesborough’s Own Scout Group	Mount view Avenue, Scarborough, YO124EW	lynzi17864@hotmail.co.uk / 07835934802	Scarborough	You will be working with 14/18 year olds, on Friday evenings and occasional weekends, as a part of a team of leaders within a group, of numerous age range sections. You would need to enjoy giving something back and enjoy outdoor activities.
Group Executive Secretary	1st Easingwold Scout Group	c/o Blackthorn House, YORK, YO61 1NW	secretary@farlington.org.uk / 07840 966041	Hambleton	Each Scout Group is a charity in its own right. The Group Scout Leader is assisted by an Executive Committee who ensure that the Group has all the necessary resources/finances to offer a comprehensive scouting program for its sections e.g. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. An opportunity has arisen for a new Group secretary to work alongside the chairman...
Administration volunteer	Parent Carer Voice	C/o Community First Yorkshire, York, YO23 3FS	info@parentcarervoiceuk.org / 07936641232	Across North Yorkshire	Parent Carer Voice North Yorkshire is the recognised parent carer forum for the county. Our vision is to inform, empower and represent the collective voice of families with children and young people with SEND across North Yorkshire - working together for positive change for parent carers. Find out more on our website: https://www....
Parent Representative	Parent Carer Voice	C/o Community First Yorkshire, York, YO23 3FS	info@parentcarervoiceuk.org / 07936641232	Across North Yorkshire, Craven, Hambleton, Harrogate, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Scarborough, Selby	Parent Carer Voice North Yorkshire is the recognised parent carer forum for the county. Our vision is to inform, empower and represent the collective voice of families with children and young people with SEND across North Yorkshire - working together for positive change for parent carers. Find out more on our website: https://www....