Become a YAC Young Leader

Young Leaders help run a YAC by helping to deliver activities at club sessions, support YAC members and contribute to their club’s planning. A Young Leader could be an existing member who is looking to stay involved in YAC when they are too old to stay on as a member. As a Young Leader you will acquire new skills in leadership and working with young people. Our new optional Progression Pathway will help you to log your skills and achievements and access mentoring and certificates as you progress in your role as a Young Leader. 

What to expect as a YAC Young Leader

As a Young Leader, you’ll assist in designing and delivering sessions, support YAC members, and acquire new skills. As a volunteer, your goal is to learn, contribute, and grow – YAC Leaders are responsible for managing the branch and ensuring everyone’s safety, including your own.

You’ll start by observing and assisting with sessions, helping with simple tasks such as setting up activities, supporting members, or demonstrating something you’ve learned. Over time, you’ll have opportunities to plan parts of a session, lead small groups and contribute ideas.

You have the option of being mentored by an adult YAC leader; you’ll meet regularly with your Mentor to talk about your progress and goals. Your mentor will help you to identify the soft and hard skills you have acquired and record these in your Progression Pathway.

Please note that not all YAC branches are able to have Young Leaders (please read our FAQs).