1. Youth Cultural Practitioner Assistants will be available from 9 am through 5 pm from July 18, 2025 through July 18, 2025, to assist Cultural Practitioners. 2. All Youth Cultural Practitioner Assistants must be at least 16 years of age and under the age of 21. 3. Youth Cultural Practitioner Assistants will be paired with a Cultural Practitioner for the entirety of the Summer Youth Gathering. 4. Youth Cultural Practitioner Assistants will be knowledgeable of the Karuk Student Code of Conduct and other general instructions given to the students prior to the Summer Youth Gathering. 5. Youth Cultural Practitioner Assistants will adhere to the scheduled itinerary provided by the Karuk Youth Gathering Planning Committee. 6. Youth Cultural Practitioner Assistants agree to their scheduled time blocks and responsibilities given to them for the entire duration of their Summer Youth Gathering schedule. 7. Youth Cultural Practitioner Assistants agree to the rule of three. No Youth Cultural Practitioner, Karuk staff person or volunteer may be alone with a single child where the Cultural Practitioner, staff or volunteer cannot be observed by others. 8. Youth Cultural Practitioner Assistants agree to the Karuk Tribe and school district policies in addition to all state and federal laws and; a. May not use, sell, provide, possess, or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any time throughout the duration of the event b. May not use tobacco in the presence of, or within sight of, students or controlled substances, including electronic cigarettes, or look‐a‐likes in any form c. May not possess articles that can be used as weapons d. May not administer medications, prescription or nonprescription, to students 9. Youth Cultural Practitioner Assistants must undergo a criminal background check with fingerprints. 10. The responsibilities for assigning consequences or using physical restraint rest with the Karuk Youth Gathering Planning Committee. Report any major and/or continued infractions to a committee member as soon as possible. 11. Sensitive information you may learn about a student’s abilities, relationships, or background must be kept confidential. 12. Youth Cultural Practitioner Assistants are not allowed to bring guests to the event during their shift.
