This is YOUR chance to advocate for the voice of the young people in the Membership at Cardboard Citizens, ensuring that the work of Citz remains current, relevant, and reflective of the needs of, and issues facing, young people with experience of poverty and homelessness.
This is a paid opportunity, and the successful Members will hold the position for 6 months with the potential to extend for another 6 months.
What does a YOUTH Member rep do?
- Advocate for and communicate the views of Members – particularly that of Young Members.
- Use your insight as a member to inform decisions made by Staff and the Board, helping us to improve our work.
- Encourage Youth Member participation in the Programme.
- Act as an ambassador for Cardboard Citizens and promote our values and work.
What does that mean practically?
- Attend at least 2 Cardboard Collective workshops.
- Attend any Youth Focus Groups
- Advocacy and Member support: work with Citz staff to plan ways of gathering fair and representational feedback, ideas, suggestions from Members aged 18-30.
- Attend Member Rep Meetings, coordinated by the Engagement Manager (approx. every 4 weeks)
- Plan and co-facilitate Member Forum meetings (2 in 6 months) in collaboration with the Engagement Manager and other Member Reps
- Attend Board of Trustees meetings (max 2 times in 6 months) and represent the views of Members aged 18-30.
- Attend workshops as a participant or observer and support people to make the most of being a Member of Citz.
What benefits are there to taking on this role?
- Access to training opportunities relating to the role
- Opportunity to develop leadership skills such as; collaboration, avocacy and decision making through Board attendance and staff support
- £16/hr remuneration totalling £344 over the 6 months (We will discuss payment method with successful candidates).
How do I apply?
To apply please send a maximum 500-word email, 4-minute video or voice note to Rachel at rachel@cardboardcitizens.org.uk or 07568957910 answering the following questions:
Why you feel you’re a good candidate for the role
What you hope to achieve in your term as a Youth Member Rep
Any relevant skills, knowledge and experience you have related to the role
Deadline to apply: Monday 18th May 2026, 12pm (Midday)
If you have any questions or want to know more – Please email Rachel at rachel@cardboardcitizens.org.uk
Advice for anyone stepping into the role FROM MEMBER REPS:
- Don’t overthink it – you don’t need to be an expert or have all the answers.
- What matters most is being approachable, listening with care, and showing up with humility.
- The qualities that help are simple: patience, empathy, and reliability.
- You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room. What matters is being someone others feel comfortable approaching.
