The Organization:
Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS)' Youth Support Centres are a 24/7, single-point-of-access to immediate and low-barrier physical, mental, cultural, and emotional health supports and safe places to stay for youth aged 15-24 who are experiencing crisis in the Edmonton Metro Area. Youth Support Centres also host Monday to Friday Resource and Health Hubs with physical and mental health clinics and youth-supporting resources to ensure youth 15-24 get the help they need, when they need it, and where they need it - in their community.
Mission
Collaboratively build a network of care to ensure youth get the expert help they need, when they need it, and where they need it.
Vision
A more connected, holistic, and lower-barrier system for youth in crisis.
Values
Courage to be honest, vulnerable, and curious.
Connection with all stakeholders, both internal and external, to establish trust, empathy, and understanding
Commitment
to lead with intention, to make a meaningful difference and be accountable in all we do.
The Opportunity:
YESS is currently recruiting for Associate Board Members to join our board. We are looking for energetic, committed members to help us shape the organization. YESS' Board works in partnership with the President & Chief Executive Officer and the rest of the Executive Team to ensure effective governance of the organization. The Board contributes to the strategic direction and provides governance oversight, and the operations are led by the President & Chief Executive Officer.
The Board actively works to identify and recruit Board members willing to contribute their professional experience, insights and lived experience to further the YESS' strategic objectives and board's governance capacity. As various terms come to an end, we are currently looking for strategic and engaged individuals, in the Edmonton and Surrounding Area, with non-profit board governance experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
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