Role Summary

To advise the Senior Board of Trustees on the needs of young disabled people. The Youth Trustee Board play a key role in shaping the way we deliver our services, providing a valuable perspective on the needs of young disabled people in Bristol.      

Commitment: The Youth Trustee Board currently meets once a month at a location based in the centre of Bristol.  

Key tasks and responsibilities

Campaigning

• To provide a voice for young disabled people in Bristol. 
• Helping to improve the lives of young disabled people in Bristol.
• Identifying barriers that young disabled people face.

• To engage with consultations on services that affect young disabled people.

Trusteeship

• To advise WECIL Senior Trustee Board on how to engage and include young disabled people into the WECIL Community.
• To advise the WECIL Senior Board on strategy so that their services meet the needs of young disabled people.
• Collaborating with the Listening Partnership and Youth Services participants, to promote the voice of young disabled people.
• To support and advise the WECIL bid writing team on bids for services that impact young disabled people.
• To act as an ambassador for the WECIL Community and for the rights of young disabled people.
• Sitting on WECIL interview panels to support with staff recruitment.
• Supporting and mentoring new Youth Trustee Board members.

Person Specification

• Aged 16 to 25 years old.
• Identify as disabled or have an understanding of the barriers faced by young disabled people.
• An understanding of or a willingness to learn about disability discrimination, and disability equality.