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Run a club

These pages contain all of the important information needed to run your YAC branch, whether you’re leading an established YAC or in the early stages of setting up a new club.

Use the links below to access essential guidance on club admin, how to update your webpage as well as plenty of inspiration and resources for planning engaging sessions for your young archaeologists.

If you’re looking for information on how to set-up a new branch and the types of branches we support you will the find the information below, alongside details of how to support the applications of new volunteers.

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Set up a new YAC

If you’re interested in starting a new YAC club we have all the information you need to make an informed decision about whether this is a good choice for you and/or your organisation.

You can find out about our three different types of YAC branches and the application process for starting a new club.

We also provide information about volunteering with the YAC.

Set up a new club
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Young Leaders Pathway: info for leaders

Welcome to the guidance for the Young Archaeologist Club Young Leaders Pathway. 

With over 80 YAC branches nationwide, the CBA spent more than two years consulting stakeholders- including various branches, YAC Young Leaders, YAC members, and other Youth Engagement initiatives- to understand their perspectives, needs, and preferences for formalising the YAC Young Leaders Pathway. This process has ensured consistent guidance across all branches and that every YAC Young Leader receives equal support and consideration.  

The guidance has been created to serve as a reference for YAC Leaders while ensuring that the identity and uniqueness of each branch is preserved. 

Young Leaders Pathway: info for Branch Leaders