Voluntary Junior Activity Instructor
Join the Adventure with Birmingham Stirling Sea Cadets
Location: Birmingham Stirling Sea Cadets
Commitment: Volunteer (1 Day a Week!)
Ready to Inspire Young People and Make a Difference?
Do you enjoy working with children and helping them grow in confidence?
Would you like to learn new skills, meet new people, and play a part in shaping the next generation — all while having fun?
At Sea Cadets, we help young people aged 9–12 discover confidence, teamwork, friendship, and adventure through exciting activities both on and off the water.
Birmingham Stirling Sea Cadets are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team as Voluntary Junior Activity Instructors.
What Will You Be Doing?
Every session is different, exciting, and rewarding.
You could be:
- Supporting fun games, activities, and challenges
- Helping run lessons, projects, and events
- Encouraging teamwork, confidence, and communication
- Assisting junior cadets as they learn new skills
- Supporting trips, community activities, and adventurous training
- Creating a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for young people
Whether you choose to wear uniform or volunteer in your own clothes, you’ll become an important part of helping young people grow and succeed.
Your Skills Could Make a Difference
No previous cadet experience is needed — just enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
We welcome volunteers with interests in:
- Sports and coaching
- IT and social media
- Photography and marketing
- First aid and wellbeing
- Catering and cooking
- Outdoor activities and adventure
- Engineering and practical skills
- Navigation and orienteering
- Creative hobbies and teamwork activities
Whatever your experience or interests, there’s a place for you at our unit.
Love the Water? We’ll Help You Get Started
You could help support activities such as:
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Rowing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Powerboating
No qualifications? No problem.
We provide:
- Training
- Equipment
- Ongoing support
- Opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications through organisations such as the Royal Yachting Association
All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved.
What’s the Commitment?
We currently parade on:
Sundays OR Mondays
We ask volunteers to commit to one Sunday per week where possible, or certain Sundays each month depending on availability.
We understand life can be busy and will work with you where we can.
What We’re Looking For
You could be perfect for this role if you are:
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Friendly and approachable
- Enthusiastic and keen to learn
- A good communicator
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
- Passionate about helping young people succeed
- A positive role model for children and young people
No formal qualifications are required — just the right attitude and willingness to support others.
What’s In It For You?
As a volunteer you’ll gain:
- New friendships and experiences
- Confidence and leadership skills
- Free or subsidised training and qualifications
- Valuable experience for your CV
- Opportunities to gain recognised awards and certifications
- The chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives
Most importantly, you’ll become part of a supportive and rewarding community.
Ready to Join the Crew?
If you’re looking for a rewarding volunteer role where you can have fun, learn new skills, and help young people build confidence and achieve their potential — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Birmingham Stirling Sea Cadets for more information.
Successful applicants will complete:
- A virtual interview
- Online induction training
- DBS clearance
Make Waves. Build Confidence. Inspire Young People.
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: £1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- Have you Volunteered before?
- Are you able to commit to either a Monday or a Sunday each week? (Pre req)
Work Location: In person
