Do you have enthusiasm and a passion for working with young people from a variety of backgrounds?
Would you like the opportunity to apply this passion in a meaningful role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?
The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers.
Ryde Sea Cadets, based at the Old Fire Station, is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join their team as Sea Cadet and Junior Sea Cadet Instructors. Ryde is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people. We currently have about 30 cadets who come from all over the Ryde and surrounding areas.
There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?
About the Volunteer Instructor role:
The tasks of an instructor include but are not restricted to the following:
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of Children and Young People for whom they are responsible.
- Delivering instruction and training to junior and/or senior cadets.
- Attending Parade Nights or being able to commit to a particular night each week or month.
Skills
Whether you opt to be a uniformed leader, or wear your own clothes, you can be hands-on, teaching cadets. You’ll run lessons, activities, games, projects and events that help cadets progress through The Cadet Experience, gaining qualifications and confidence as they go.
Whatever your experience and skills, they could be utilised to help young people flourish. We are particularly looking for individuals with skills or interest in the following:
- Boating skills and qualifications:
- Powerboating
- Paddle Sports
- Sailing
- Adventure Training:
- Hill Walking
- Camping and navigation
- Cycling
- Climbing