KDYS Board is expanding to recruit 5 new non-Executive Directors

ABOUT KDYS:

Founded in 1971, KDYS is a voluntary youth work organisation providing a range of programmes and services to young people and communities across the entire county of Kerry, the Beara Peninsula and the North West Cork region of Duhallow.

 KDYS is a registered charity and operates in accordance with the Charity Regulator guidance. KDYS is Governance Code Compliant and was awarded Triple Lock status in January 2024.

Our vision is for all young people to be valued and supported to achieve their full potential as participating members of the community. 

Our mission is that KDYS is a community-based youth work organisation committed to serving all young people in a safe, fun and positive environment, through the provision of youth spaces, services, mentoring, training and ongoing opportunities for their holistic development, and by advocating for their needs.

Our goals for 2023 to 2026 are: 

• Support young people in Kerry to achieve their full potential
• Provide targeted and integrated supports to meet the needs of young people in Kerry and their families
• Be recognised as a centre of excellence for youth work
• Establish ourselves as an independent young person-centred charity
• Strengthen our governance, management and internal coordination
• Be an organisation that enables staff and volunteers to deliver and develop

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

In line with our goals for 2023 to 2026 we are now planning to strengthen our Board with governance, management and internal coordination.

KYDS is recruiting an additional FOUR new Non-Executive Directors and are seeking a suitable person to take on the role of Chairperson. We are interested in hearing from interested applicants with one or more the following skills:

• Legal
• Marketing and PR
• Governance and Risk
• Community Youth and Family Support skills
• Volunteer/service user representation
• Fundraising and social enterprise
• Human Resources.

New Board members will also be expected to Chair or participate in subcommittees of the Board as required.