Vision Network official launch, Helsinki, February 2027

Board member application

Help steer United Vision. Board members set direction, oversee finances, and hold the organisation to its own standards.

Term

Elected at the annual meeting (March to June). Board members serve two years, deputies one year.

Time

About one meeting a month, plus the annual meeting.

Paid?

No. Board roles are voluntary; reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Prefer email?

Apply

Board roles are voluntary and elected at the annual meeting. Before each election a nomination committee checks eligibility, interviews candidates and makes a written proposal. We are particularly keen to hear from people who have been through our programmes as participants.

Join the board

United Vision ry is a youth-led NGO in Helsinki working on youth participation, international mobility, inclusion and civic engagement through Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. We are looking for people to stand for the board at the next annual meeting.

What we are looking for

No prior board experience is required. We are particularly interested in people with a background in youth work, communications, finance, project management or EU-funded programmes.

Who can stand for the board (rules §15):

  • You are an ordinary or honorary member with no unpaid fees.
  • You have signed, or will sign, our value commitment and code of ethics.
  • You are at least 15 years old (the chairperson must be an adult living in Finland).
  • You have been a member for at least 12 months (6 months for a deputy).
  • You are not bankrupt or under a business ban.

Not a member yet? Become a member first. Membership is free.

What the role involves

Board membership is a voluntary role. Members attend regular board meetings, contribute to key decisions, and support the work of United Vision in line with their strengths.

How to apply

Fill in the form with a short introduction, your motivation, and any relevant skills or experience. The nomination committee reviews applications ahead of the annual meeting, where the new board is elected. The next annual meeting is in spring 2027; the date will be announced to members at least 14 days in advance.

Next annual meeting: spring 2027, Helsinki

Questions? Write to us at info@unitedvision.fi

Register for Event

Please fill in your details to secure your place. We will send a confirmation to your email.