What does a YAC Assistant do?
YAC Assistants work within a team of people providing regular archaeology activities for 8-16 year olds.
What tasks and activities does this involve?
- Working with the YAC Leader and other Assistants to support and supervise 8-16 year old YAC members during activity sessions.
- Following current Young Archaeologists’ Club policies and procedures.
- Helping the Leader with administration and finances.
- Helping the Leader to design and deliver an inclusive and accessible programme that meets the needs and aspirations of YAC members.
- Helping the Leader to ensure the health, safety and welfare of everyone in the club.
- Helping the Leader to ensure that branch sessions are run within the terms of YAC’s insurance.
- Other specific duties agreed with the Leader and with their support and supervision; this could be, for example, looking after financial accounts, or undertaking risk assessments.
What will you gain by being a YAC Assistant?
Being a YAC Assistant can be great fun, and can get you closer to some brilliant local archaeology. You’ll have the chance to get better at:
- managing groups of young people
- working in a team
- communicating with people of all ages and abilities
- planning and delivering safe, exciting learning experiences and to develop your understanding of:
- learning styles and abilities
- health and safety
- child protection, and
- (last but not least) archaeology!
What are the requirements for becoming a YAC Assistant?
YAC Assistants must agree to undergo a criminal record check every three years. They must be at least 16 years old. YAC Assistants come from a wide range of backgrounds and have many and varied skills, including:
- Enthusiasm for working with young people, and the ability to be a good role model.
- Enthusiasm for archaeology.
- The ability to work in a team.
- The ability to follow the instructions and guidance of the YAC Leader.