Volunteer Police Cadet Leader - Surrey Heath Unit in Barnsley

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’re 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.

As a cadet leader, you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting 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

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

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 will reimburse any travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering and we have recognition schemes in place for us to formally show our appreciation for your service. As one of our valued cadet leaders you will have access to financial and mental well-being guidance and support, discounts for everyday spend, our on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs. Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.

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 and before stepping into this rewarding role, you'll need to complete:

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