Volunteer Police Cadet Leader - Surrey Heath Unit

Overview

Make a real difference in your community — become a Volunteer Police Cadet Leader. If you\’re passionate about supporting young people, this is your chance to give back in a meaningful way. Our Volunteer Police Cadet (VPC) units provide safe, inclusive spaces where young people can grow, thrive and contribute positively to their communities.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Surrey Heath unit. As a cadet leader, you’ll play a vital role in mentoring and inspiring the next generation while enjoying a rewarding and fun experience yourself. This is a flexible voluntary role, ideal for those who can spare two to three hours a week. Most volunteering takes place in the evenings or at weekends. Our Surrey Heath Cadets meet every Wednesday during term time from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at their base in Camberley. If this location or time isn’t convenient, we encourage you to explore opportunities at one of our other five VPC units located across Surrey.

Chief Constables’ Message

We welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person, we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

As a cadet leader, you will guide and support young people, helping them grow in confidence, skills and community spirit.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Acting as a positive role model for cadets
• Supporting and mentoring young cadets during weekly sessions
• Delivering sessions based on the VPC curriculum
• Arranging guest speakers and visits to build awareness of emergency services and community organisations
• Coordinating joint activities with other youth groups, charities and partners
• Supporting cadets in their volunteering efforts, including attending and supervising community events

Skills & Experience

As a valued cadet leader, you should be able to:

• Inspire and motivate young people with confidence, positivity and enthusiasm
• Build strong relationships with cadets, fellow leaders, and partner organisations
• Volunteer flexibly as part of a supportive team
• Stay up to date with the knowledge needed for the role, including completing all mandatory training within the specified timescales

We will provide all the training and guidance you need, but it would be beneficial if you have:

• Prior experience of working with young people or volunteering in your community
• A good understanding of safeguarding principles
• Familiarity with policing or local community issues
• Skills in delivering or developing training sessions

Why Volunteer With Us?

We take pride in looking after our volunteers. Through volunteering you will have the opportunity to:

• Experience policing first-hand
• Meet new people and teams
• Learn and develop your skills
• Support your local community

We reimburse travel expenses and have recognition schemes to formally show our appreciation for your service. As a cadet leader, you will have access to financial and mental well-being guidance and support, discounts for everyday spend, on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs. Volunteering with us also enables you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.

Further Information

We are committed to safeguarding and protection of all children, young people, and adults at risk. We follow the National VPC Safer Recruitment Policy for our cadet leader recruitment process. If you are successful at interview, you will need to complete:

• A police security check known as vetting
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)
• Online National VPC safeguarding training to identify and respond to potential risks and concerns, in line with our policies

For further information, please read the role profile at the bottom of this advert. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to one of our units, please contact us.

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It’s important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace. We strive to ensure how we deliver services, provide information, and how we recruit is open and accessible to all. We are committed to being an anti-racist police service and uphold anti-racist principles in our organisation and communities. More information is available in our full anti-racism statement. We value the differences people bring from all backgrounds and communities. We would love to hear from you regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, social status, or religious belief.

Please use the following links to find out more about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police.

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Some emails can fall into spam/junk folders, so please check regularly. You may wish to add the sender to your address book to ensure you receive all communications.

Attachments

• Volunteer Police Cadet Leader Role Profile September 2025.docx

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