Our Cadets Need You
Volunteer Police Cadet Leader
Inspire. Mentor. Make a Difference.
Do you want to support and inspire young people while developing your own skills?
Nottinghamshire Police is seeking passionate individuals to become Volunteer Police Cadet Leaders - helping young people grow in confidence, learn new skills, and build positive relationships with policing.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to:
✨Empower the next generation
✨Build confidence and life skills in young people
✨Strengthen community relationships
✨Develop your own leadership and communication abilities
What’s Involved?
Cadets meet in the evening weekly (term time only), where you’ll:
- Lead, support and mentor young people in a structured environment
- Deliver engaging sessions
- Help organise guest speakers and external experiences
- Support cadets at community events and volunteering opportunities
You may also support wider activities such as:
- Community engagement events
- Public safety initiatives
- Day trips and activities
Could This Be You?
You can:
- Commit time to a local cadet unit (min 4 hours per month)
- Encourage, motivate and guide young people
- Be part of a supportive and rewarding team
- Contribute positively to your community
You have:
- Enthusiasm and the ability to commit your time regularly (min 2 sessions a month term time only)
- The ability to supervise and support a group of young people to achieve their goals
- Basic IT skills and can communicate your availability reliably
You are:
- Aged 18 or over and have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
- Enthusiastic and reliable
- Interested in developing new skills
- Curious about policing and community work
No previous policing experience is required, just the right attitude and commitment.
What You’ll Gain
- Training, including safeguarding and induction
- Ongoing support from experienced teams
- Valuable skills in leadership, mentoring and communication
- Meet new people and make a positive impact on Nottinghamshire communities
- A rewarding experience where you truly get back what you give
Additional Information
- Weekly term time sessions - approx. 2 hours
- All applicants are subject to vetting
- Nottinghamshire Police is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Ready to Get Involved?
Be part of something exciting in your community.
👉 Learn more: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/cadets
📧 Contact: [email protected]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Vetting Level – Recruitment– you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
