Join as a Volunteer

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Thank you for applying to join the Staff of the VCC as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer or Service Helper (find out more about these roles below the form).

Follow the form below and click ‘complete registration’ to take your first step to meet the challenge and volunteer with the RNVCC. We will let you know if you will be called for an interview.

Fields marked with * are required fields.

1. Choose your unit*

2. Tell us about you*

3. Previous youth group memberships

Have you ever been a member of any of the following organisations?

4. Previous service

Have you ever been a member of the following organisations (including Reserve Forces)?

If you have previously served with HM Armed Forces please provide your service number

5. How did you hear about us?*

Please tick all that apply to state how you found out about the Volunteer Cadet Corps.

6. Driving licence qualifications*

Please tick all that apply to state your driving licence categories.

7. Employment*

Please tick all that apply to state your employment status.

8. Education & Qualifications*

Please tick all that apply to state your highest level of education.

Please tick all that apply to state what other skills or qualifications you possess.

Proof of identity (eg: passport), education and other qualifications will be required for verification if you are called forward for interview

9. Medical Conditions*

10. Criminal Convictions*

Please tick to show if you have had any spent or unspent criminal convictions (excluding traffic offences):

Do you currently have a valid enhanced disclosure certificate with any other organisation (issued in the last 3 years):*

11. References*

Please give contact details for two people who are not family members or in the VCC, and are willing to provide a reference for you:

Reference 1

Reference 2

12. Next of Kin*

Please provide contact details for your next of kin:

13. Why Volunteer?*

Please tick all that apply to state what you hope to gain from volunteering with the VCC.

14. Declaration*

Please read the Volunteer Cadet Corps (‘VCC’) Staff Terms and Conditions of appointment (’T&Cs’) below. By signing below I understand, agree and accept that if I am appointed as a member of Staff in the VCC:

  1. An appointment as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (‘CFAV’) is on a voluntary basis and that I am not considered to be an employee of the VCC or the Ministry of Defence (‘MOD’), nor do I have nor will ever seek any employment rights, nor will I consider myself to be a member of HM Armed Forces unless I am a Reserve member of HM Armed Forces pursuant to JSP814. If appointed as a Service Helper (‘SH’) then such membership is in accordance with JSP814 Policy and Regulations for Ministry of Defence Sponsored Cadet Forces.
  2. If I am appointed as a CFAV, I will read, sign and abide by the MOD Sponsored Cadet Forces Adult Volunteer Agreement in addition to these T&Cs and understand that where there is a conflict between the two the former shall apply.
  3. I am not entitled to any salary, pay or other remuneration in lieu of services or time given nor will ever seek such either during or after my appointment, and I shall only seek reimbursement of correctly approved incidental expenses in accordance with policy.
  4. I will adhere to all regulations of the VCC, including all MOD regulations that apply to the VCC, as amended from time to time.
  5. I will follow all the lawful orders and directions of the Commanding Officer and Staff holding rates/ranks and/or appointments senior to mine and those Staff responsible for or in command of activities in which I am involved.
  6. I will follow any Terms of Reference defined for those roles to which I agree to be appointed.
  7. I will not knowingly engage in, or engage cadets or cause cadets to be engaged in activities that are not approved by the VCC.
  8. I will at all times strive to ensure the safeguarding, safety and welfare of the cadets, as well as the safety of Staff and other people.
  9. I may resign at any time by submitting a letter in writing to the Commanding Officer, and I accept that the VCC may terminate my services for whatever or no reason at any time, and that in both circumstances I shall promptly return to the VCC all VCC and/or relevant MOD property in my possession including but not limited to uniform, documentation, data, passwords, identification cards and passes, and equipment. I agree that unauthorised retention of said property may lead to legal action being taken by the VCC and/or MOD and that upon cessation of my appointment in the VCC I may no longer use any communication tools related to the VCC, use and/or store VCC related personal data nor represent the VCC in any way.
  10. My appointment does not exempt me from being available under the Armed Forces Act or from any liability I may have as a consequence of former or current service in HM Armed Forces.
  11. My appointment is subject to an enhanced disclosure check, references and other security checks the VCC and/or MOD deem appropriate from time to time.
  12. I confirm that I am medically fit to undertake the duties of a VCC Staff member and that if I have or subsequently develop any medical conditions I shall disclose such information in confidence to the Commanding Officer or their appointed representative.
  13. I will reasonably attend all parade nights and other relevant training and/or activities pursuant to my appointment or duties in the VCC, or as otherwise agreed with the Commanding Officer and/or their appointed representative.
  14. I will attend all relevant adult induction training, all mandatory Staff training periods, and undertake all mandatory compliance training including, but not limited to, health & safety, safeguarding, information security and training safety.
  15. I agree to being photographed and/or filmed during VCC activities and for such images to be used for publicity purposes.
  16. I will provide a suitable and appropriate level of leadership and example to the cadets, the civilian community, the military community and other stakeholders so that the reputation of the VCC and the MOD’s UK Cadet Forces as a whole is maintained, and I agree that my conduct and behaviour, whether or not whilst engaged in VCC activities, will be conducive to my role as a disciplined uniformed youth group leader and that I should not cause embarrassment to the VCC and/or the MOD.

* The VCC is run by volunteers (‘Staff’) some of whom are Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (‘CFAV’) and others who are Service Helpers (‘SH’). Regular serving personnel in HM Armed Forces can apply to join the VCC Staff as SHs, Reserve personnel can join as SHs or CFAVs, and civilians can join as CFAVs, all in accordance with MOD policy (JSP814). Serving Regular and Reserve personnel are strongly advised to read JSP814 in regards to their status as Service Helpers or, where relevant, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers in the VCC. The VCC reserves the right to contact their Commanding Officer in order to gain written permission for them to join the VCC.

Information on this form will be treated in strictest confidence. If you require help with this form please contact the Administration Officer at the VCC unit to which you are replying. Click here for contact details, our Privacy and Data Protection Policies.

Personal references will be contacted if, after interview, we invite you to join the VCC.

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence. The VCC does not pass details of applicants to any external organisations but will hold relevant data on a database hosted by the VCC and/or MOD. If you are called for interview please bring with you your photocard driving licence (or passport if you do not drive), your birth certificate, a recent utility bill, your original eDBS certificate (if you have one) and proof of your stated qualifications (including proof of former military service). After you have been interviewed you will be informed if your application has been successful, and if not why. The interview decision is final. If you require any assistance in completing this form or have any questions regarding the application process or the VCC in general please contact the VCC unit to which you are applying. Once completed, please return this form to the Administration Officer at the VCC unit to which you are applying; postal and email addresses are available on the unit pages on this website.