Can I set up a new YAC Branch?

YAC Branches only exist in areas where there are teams of volunteers in place to run them! YAC HQ does open new Branches during the course of the year, with it taking a minimum of six months from a proposed new Branch submitting its formal paperwork to it holding its first meeting.

New Branches will need to:

• have a minimum of three adult Leaders
• have a suitable venue to meet in
• have put together a proposed six month programme
• undertake First Aid and child protection training
• open a YAC bank account
• go through our Approvals Process; for more details, see our How do I volunteer to help at a YAC Branch? FAQ.

Branches are expected to meet for at least ten sessions a year with a session lasting a minimum of two hours in length. It is estimated that running a Branch will take at least seventy, seven hour work days, per year. YAC HQ appreciates that this is a big commitment and we do ask new Branches to consider how they will be sustainable in the long term. To discuss further what is involved in setting up and running a new Branch please contact the YAC Network and Events Officer.