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Club admin for current YAC leaders

This section of the website includes information about how to run your YAC, planning safe activities, safeguarding children and how to support new volunteers.

You will also find all the guidance documents, including polices and training resources here, and the associated paperwork and templates.

Please be aware that the guidance in this area of the website is principally for the use of YAC volunteers at branches which have completed YAC’s formal application procedure. Only branches which have done so and are in possession of a copy of YAC’s current insurance policy are covered by YAC insurance.

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Running your club

All of the essential information on running your YAC can be found on these pages; from advice on working with 8-16 year-olds to managing your membership and club finances.

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Safeguarding children

The resources provided in this section will give you the information you need to adhere to the CBA safeguarding policies, and guidance on how to deal with a safeguarding incident or concern should it arise.

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Planning and delivering safe sessions

On this page you will find the YAC Health and Safety Toolkit. It is split into different topics. Each topic provides an overview, with additional guidance and resources to provide more information where applicable.

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Recruiting and supporting volunteers

We have plenty of guidance to support current YAC leaders with volunteer applications from new branch assistants and leaders.

YAC HQ can offer support with:

advertising to prospective new volunteers
recruitment procedures
advice on supporting Young Leaders.

Recruiting and supporting volunteers

Login and update your branch page

Each branch has their own webpage here on the YAC website. Visit this page to login and update your club page yourself.

Promote your branch

Are you planning to promote the YAC and your club? We have lots of assets to help you with this, from logos to poster templates, social media assets and more!

YAC Paperwork and Templates

All the paperwork and templates a YAC leader needs to support members and volunteers and manage their branch, including risk assessment templates, membership forms and volunteer application forms are listed below. Please Note: this section does not list policies, guidance or training resources