About the Role
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives?
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.
At Ross On Wye & Monmouth Sea Cadets we provide life-changing opportunities for many young people. We are seeking energetic and dedicated Volunteer Instructors to join our team and help foster confidence, and skills. In this role, you will support or lead engaging activities, provide mentorship, and support young individuals in a safe and friendly environment.
What difference will you make?
You will help our young people reach their potential and push themselves to learn more. Our volunteers help our cadets through the Cadet Training Programme (CTP) which puts them on a pathway to promotion and opens up new life changing opportunities.
The structure and ethos, taken from today’s Royal Navy and Royal Marines gives our cadets immense pride and a sense of belonging. Your impact as a uniformed or non-uniformed volunteer will help grow their confidence, skills and make them stand out in today’s complex and competitive world.
What are we looking for?
You don't need any prior knowledge of the military or youth group activities, although useful, because our friendly team can show you everything!
We are looking for people who are keen to get involved, learn, and try new things and want to give back to the community.
Our cadets parade on Monday and Thursday evenings. We are looking for someone to be able to commit one of these evenings a week, and we support flexible volunteering. We also engage in local events on some weekends which are managed and planned well in advance.
You should be confident in speaking to young people and feel that you can provide a positive role model and influence on a young person.
Basic computer skills are ideal, being able to manage/read and reply to emails (email account provided) and be able to navigate an online training module.
Whatever your experience and skills, they could be utilised to help young people flourish – catering, archery, meteorology, navigation, orienteering, first aid, engineering, photography, marketing, football coaching, IT, social media, finance, driving - there is no limit. Whatever your interest, you could bring it to our Unit.
You could also share your skills out on the water with the next generation, through the opportunity to teach watersports such as kayaking, sailing, powerboating, canoeing, rowing and windsurfing. If you don’t have any watersport qualifications, we’ll provide you with all the equipment, training and the opportunity to gain national qualifications with the Royal Yachting Association, British Rowing and UK Paddle.
All training is provided for safeguarding and onboarding.
About you:
There are no specific educational or experience requirements for this role; having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch:
· You will be 18 or over
· You will be reliable and committed to volunteering
· You will be enthusiastic and keen to learn new things
· You will be able to work as part of a team
· You will be trustworthy
· You will be a role model for young people
Benefits for you:
As well as the opportunity to be involved in a range of activities, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets also provides a wide range of courses to develop your personal and professional skills at little or no cost. For Instructors these courses include, but are not limited to:
· Boating Courses (including at Instructor Level)
· Seamanship
· Drill
· Catering
· First Aid at Work
· Education and Training Qualifications
· Basic Leadership Course
Volunteering with the Sea Cadets is a great way to gain experience, boost your CV and meet new people, whilst giving back to the community and young people within it.
Desired Skills and Experience
Strategic mentoring / coaching, Safeguarding, Mentoring / Coaching, Teaching / Education, Training
Pay: £0.01 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
