YMCA Europe’s Executive Committee is where strategic decisions are made. Not advisory. Not symbolic.
YMCA Europe Board (Executive Committee) sets direction for the movement across Europe. It influences priorities, partnerships, funding approaches, and long-term positioning on issues that affect young people directly.
That work requires more than experience on paper. It requires perspective from the ground.
Who this is for
This is relevant if you are a young leader or volunteer in YMCA who:
- understands local realities and challenges
- is involved in youth work, advocacy, digital inclusion, or community action
- is prepared to question assumptions and contribute to collective decisions
Age alone is not the point.
Engagement, judgement, and responsibility are.
Why young voices matter at this level
Governance shapes what gets funded, prioritised, and scaled.
Without young people in those spaces, decisions risk becoming detached from reality.
Young leaders bring:
- lived experience from communities
- awareness of emerging challenges and opportunities
- a willingness to challenge established ways of working
This is how movements stay relevant.
How to take the next step
There is no central application process.
Board members are nominated through national YMCA movements.
If this interests you:
- contact your National YMCA
- ask how nominations to the YMCA Europe Executive Committee work
- signal clearly that you want to be considered
Leadership in YMCA Europe starts locally, not at European level.
A responsibility, not a title
Being part of the Executive Committee means accountability.
Preparation. Time. Collective responsibility.
If that excites you more than the title itself, this conversation is for you.
