YMCA Europe is the Christian centred, youth focused umbrella organisation for the federation of 43 national movements of Young Men’s Christian Associations (YMCAs) within the European Area, which constitute its membership. As part of the Worldwide YMCA family its main function is the support, representation and development of its members. YMCA Europe has its office in Prague, Czech Republic, and has a decentralised team of staff located at strategic points around Europe.
YMCA Europe was established approximately forty years ago and initially had a membership of less than 20 countries, mainly in western and northern Europe. Since the opening of Central and Eastern Europe following the fall of the Soviet Union, the main activity of YMCA Europe within the past twenty years has been to establish national YMCAs in almost every country throughout Europe. Other highlights include the establishment of a YMCA Europe Training Centre in Litomysl, Czech Republic, and the delivery of two major youth Festivals (2003 and 2008).
A new strategic plan for the period 2011 – 2016 is currently being developed but it is envisaged it will have a pan-European focus with an emphasis on Resource Mobilisation to ensure adequate funding and resources are available for the strengthening of both YMCA Europe and its members.
Suitably qualified candidates are warmly invited to apply for this key leadership position and further details and the application procedure can be found here. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2010…
