Parents
If you are curious about what we can do for your child, come a see us on any parade night, just turn up you do not need to contact us first. If you struggle to find a car on a Monday or Thursday evening we might be able to help you or introduce you to other parents who might car share. Children with special needs and learning difficulties are particularly welcome, we have never found a child yet, who is slow to learn something naughty. All our activities are hands on and practical. You can stay with your child on a parade night if you think you have to, sit in our nice comfortable wardroom and have a cup of tea, while you are waiting.
Time to your self and ease the pressure. A challenge for your son or daughter in a safe and managed environment
Volunteer Posts
There are two types of opportunity for volunteers: uniformed and non-uniformed. Uniformed instructors serve a six month probationary period and if you have previous experience in the armed forces or Merchant Navy you can apply for direct entry. Many uniformed instructors are ex-cadets, passing on the skills they learned during their time in the ranks.
Non-uniformed volunteers can apply to join Sea Cadets at any age. Many are introduced to the charity when a son or daughter expresses an interest in joining. Quite often, both parent and child will join, and husband and wife teams are common.
Here is a brief insight into some of the roles available:
Uniformed Instructor
Teach cadets a wide variety of skills and qualifications. Eligible for promotion through the rank structure.
Earn useful skills and qualifications that will help you and the cadets in your care.
Non Uniformed Instructor
Use your skills to help train cadets You will be asked to take part in some training (Induction, Safeguarding, First Aid) to keep cadets safe.
Unit Assistant
Carry out a wide variety of tasks to help their local Sea Cadet Unit, for example: mini-bus driver, painter and decorator.
Unit Management Team (UMC)
Each Sea Cadet Unit is an independent charity and members of the UMC are the trustees of the Unit charity.
All volunteers, irrespective of their role undergo a criminal records disclosure check (CRB) when they join the charity.