Join the DSi Board of Trustees
Are you passionate about DSi’s mission and vision and want to make a meaningful impact?
DSi is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified applicants to join the Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to help guide the strategic direction of our organisation and contribute to its long-term success.
Easy to understand version: read this call in easy to understand format.
Who can apply
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage anyone interested to apply. Applicants should be passionate supporters of DSi’s mission and vision.
If you are ready to share your expertise and support DSi in delivering our vital work, we would love to hear from you. Applicants who would enhance the Board’s diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are looking for two new trustees, and one of them will be a person with Down syndrome. This time we are not looking for people who live in Australia, because we already have trustees there.
Role and commitment
DSi trustees are unpaid volunteers. DSi pays reasonable expenses, including the cost of the face-to-face Board meeting.
The role of a trustee of DSi is explained in the trustee role description.
To be a trustee you must be 18 or over and not disqualified from being a charity trustee or a company director.
How to apply
Download the nomination form, fill it in and send it with your CV to Rhonda Faragher, Chair of the Nominations Committee, at nominations@ds-int.org. Please use the Word version only if you cannot use the PDF.
An easy to understand version of this call is also available.
What happens next
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview with a small group of trustees, including a trustee with Down syndrome.
Preferred candidates will be asked for references and a criminal history check from their own country, where one is available.
The Nominations Committee will recommend candidates to the Board, and the Board votes on the recommendation.
Applications close: midnight UK time Sunday 22nd November 2026.
Questions
If you are unable to access anything or have additional questions, please contact Rhonda Faragher at nominations@ds-int.org.
Rhonda Faragher
DSi Vice-President
Chair, Nominations Committee