Call for a volunteer

YEE’s Membership Team is looking for 1 volunteer from Northern Europe to join the team!

YEE is missing our Regional Contact Person (RCP) for the North Region, and is looking for a dedicated person to fill the position! You will join a team of three other volunteers, YEE’s Membership Coordinator, and our board member on membership.

Please note that to be eligible for this position, you must reside in a Northern European country.

Tasks and responsibilites

Your tasks will include:

🟢 Collaborating closely with the membership team to plan, enhance and implement our member engagement strategy;
🟢 Organising and chairing online members’ meetings on topics of interest;
🟢 Staying updated on the member organisations in your region and give regular updates to relevant staff;
🟢 Write articles about our members and topics they work on;
🟢 Be a part of the Membership Committee and assess incoming applications to our network;
🟢 Co-organise and host open meetings for organisations interested in joining YEE;
🟢 Reaching out to and enhancing collaboration with youth movements in your region;
🟢 Stimulating and supporting member engagement in YEE activities and projects.

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YEE’s regional division of Europe is based on the UN geoscheme of Europe, but also including the Caucasus. The regions are consequently defined as follows:

East Region: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia, Hungary, Poland, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Ukraine.
North Region: Åland Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
South Region: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Greece, Holy See, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Türkiye.
West Region: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Switzerland.

About the YEE Membership Team

The Regional Contact Persons (RCPs) are an integral part of YEE’s Membership team, which actively works on engagement and collaboration with our members, and to expand our network and reach in the different regions of Europe. As an RCP, you will play a key role in strengthening YEE’s network by building meaningful relationships with Member Organisations (MOs), supporting their work, and encouraging collaboration across regions. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership experience, develop valuable skills in facilitation and networking, and contribute to youth-led environmental action on a larger scale.

About Regional Contact Persons (RCPs)

The RCP mandate is a volunteer position of a one-year term (March 2025 – March 2026).

All RCPs will report to and be supported by the Membership team (Membership Coordinator, Member Organisations Officer, Secretary General), and also be in contact with the rest of the YEE volunteers.

The role of the RCPs is to connect and develop communities of YEE’s member organisations on the regional level and work together to strengthen the connections of young people through YEE.

They act as the point of contact between YEE and the member organisations in their region, hosting meetings for the representatives of the member organisations, and linking them with any relevant projects and opportunities from YEE. They also work to strengthen YEE’s presence in and knowledge of their region, contributing invaluable information for our expanding network.

The average commitment of the position is between 4-7 hours a week, including bi-weekly meetings with the Membership Team, and bi-weekly meetings with other YEE volunteers, including the YEE Scientific Advisory Board, Liaison Officers, and relevant staff. These meetings will occur on alternating weeks so that you can expect at least one meeting weekly.

What you will gain:

This volunteer position offers valuable insights into working for a large European network of youth-led environmental NGOs, as well as in-depth knowledge of relevant organisations and institutions in your region.

It also provides access to a network of young green activists and professionals and helps develop transferable skills such as time management, organisation, and communication, which can boost your CV.

Requirements

be between 18 and 35 years old
currently reside in Norhern Europe
have strong written and verbal communication skills and a good level of English
have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Drive)
be available around 4-10 hours per week (depending on postion)
be aligned with YEE's core values and mission
have a strong interest in advocacy and promoting sustainable policy and green goals
be passionate about helping strengthen the voice of youth in European decision-making
have a good team spirit and be able to be part of a brand-new team
be organised and meet deadlines
be willing to extend your leadership and communications skills

Equal Opportunity

YEE is committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.