Volunteer Vacancies

Published on 02/05/2019

We have some exciting adult volunteer vacancies in the VCC. These are open to suitably qualified VCC or other UK cadet force personnel, regular and reserve Service personnel, or new volunteers with relevant qualifications or experience.

Being a cadet force adult volunteer is rewarding and has so many benefits:

  • You can learn new skills in an exciting range of areas.
  • You can develop leadership qualities.
  • You can continue your personal development which could also help your career.
  • You can gain qualifications in areas first aid, DofE, shooting, etc.
  • You can climb our volunteer career ladder, gain promotion and take on more responsibility.
  • You can meet new friends and make new friends.

For many people, volunteering is about giving something back, making new friends, or getting involved in the local community. Others thrive on being a valued member of a team, finding a worthwhile hobby that offers quality time away from or instead of work, or knowing they are making a difference to the lives of young people. Whatever your focus, all our volunteers gain a huge sense of achievement from helping young people unlock their potential and get a good start in life.

Please see our latest volunteer vacancies below, and if you’d like to discuss or apply for any of these roles please contact us via hq@volunteercadetcorps.org.


Commander VCC – Headquarters VCC

Our current boss is stepping down at the end of March 2024 so we are looking for his replacement. Applications for this volunteer role are invited from suitable commissioned candidates from the VCC, other Cadet Forces, or reserve personnel (exceptional Warrant Officer candidates might also be considered).

Comd VCC is the senior volunteer in the VCC and is responsible to DComd RNCF for the compliant, safe and effective management of the organisation, ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its personnel, and that MOD directives are achieved.  They are responsible for delivering a cost-effective youth services solution to the MOD in accordance with relevant regulations and for providing inspirational leadership to CFAVs and cadets.  Comd VCC is to keep in close contact with appropriate senior Royal Navy staff and other key stakeholders across the cadet and reserves arena.

Comd VCC shall put in place procedures and checks to ensure VCC activities are conducted in such a way as to safeguard the welfare, health and safety of cadets, CFAVs and third parties. They are to promote a positive and inclusive youth development culture and provide effective strategic leadership and direction to the VCC, ensuring the VCC Aim is adhered to. Comd VCC is also to liaise with MOD and other relevant stakeholders to champion the VCC and gain greater exposure to and understanding of the organisation, as well as seeking opportunities to expand the VCC.

Comd VCC is the overall VCC budget holder ensuring compliant use of public and other funds, as well as advising units on charity matters. They are to set and cascade yearly and five yearly strategic plans, seeking to further develop the VCC and improve the range of activities on offer to cadets generally.

Comd VCC also manages the HQVCC team so VCC units benefit from a suitable and adequate HQ resource, they chair VCC Executive Council meetings and are a Trustee of the HQVCC charity (as the Chair). Comd VCC shall also identify talent for development and draft succession plans to provide a stable base for the VCC to grow and ensure it has a sustainable long-term future.

They shall also recommend CFAVs for meritorious and other local, national and state recognition awards, approve the award of certificates of commendation to cadets and CFAVs based on unit COs’ recommendations, and approve expenditure and financial payments in accordance with VCRs.

Comd VCC shall also approve unit training and activities where authority is not delegated to DComd, manage VCC officer selection and development, and approve senior CFAV promotions and appointments in accordance with the VCRs. They shall also attend VCC units for formal and informal visits and host senior officer and other VIP visits, as well as attending attend MOD and RN strategic cadet force meetings to represent the VCC.

Further details are available upon request.

Applications for this volunteer role are now invited.  Applicants are to send their CV and a brief covering letter (explaining why they think they are suitable) to Commander VCC via email (hq.comd@volunteercadetcorps.org) by Fri 23 Feb 2024.  Prospective external applicants are also invited to contact the VCC for an informal discussion prior to applying.


Regional Officer (West) – Headquarters VCC

The VCC has three units in its West Region (covering Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and South Wales) and we have ambitious plans to open new units in the coming years.  We are therefore seeking a senior volunteer to provide management support to our current units, ensure they are run compliantly, deal with escalated issues, liaise with regional stakeholders and seek opportunities for expansion.

This is a senior uniformed volunteer role based in region and would suit someone with a cadet forces, regular or reserve forces, or other youth leadership background. A detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) is available here.

Applications from existing adult volunteers from any cadet force or new volunteers are welcome.  Applicants are to send their CV and a brief covering letter (explaining why they think they are suitable) to Deputy Commander VCC via email (hq@volunteercadetcorps.org).


Senior Shooting Officer – Headquarters VCC

We are looking for an experienced uniformed cadet force adult volunteer, either from within the VCC or from another UK cadet force to be the Senior Shooting Officer in HQVCC. This role will be responsible for overseeing our shooting training and competitions throughout the VCC. The successful applicant will liaise closely with VCC units and help them deliver a safe, compliant and exciting shooting cadet experience, all in line with MOD regulations. VCC shooting includes air rifles, small-bore (0.22) and cadet weapon systems (5.56). Qualification as a RCO would be preferred, and the successful applicant will be asked to champion the gaining of shooting and range qualifications amongst other CFAVs.

The rank range for this role is PO/Sgt to SLt/Lt, and the role will report into Executive Officer (Training).

Applications for this volunteer role are now invited.  Applicants are to send their CV and a brief covering letter (explaining why they think they are suitable) to Deputy Commander VCC via email (hq@volunteercadetcorps.org).  Prospective applicants are also invited to contact the VCC for an informal discussion prior to applying.


Public Relations Officer – Headquarters VCC

The VCC is now looking for a new Public Relations Officer (PRO) to join our HQVCC team based in Gosport, Hampshire. This uniformed or non-uniformed adult volunteer role is responsible for promoting the profile of the VCC across the armed forces and civilian communities, helping to attract new cadets and CFAVs, as well as third party support, to the organisation. The successful applicant will manage and update our social media feeds, and draft and publish our periodic newsletter ‘The Challenge!’. They will also support our cadet units with PR materials including posters, leaflets, banners and recruitment stands, work with other cadet force PROs and liaise with external agencies such as RFCAs and veterans’ associations.

A detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) is available from hq@volunteercadetcorps.org

Applications for this volunteer role are now invited. Applicants are to send their Cadet Force CV (where appropriate) and a brief covering letter (explaining why they think they are suitable) to DComd VCC at the address above (email applications are preferred). Prospective applicants are also invited to contact the VCC for an informal discussion prior to applying and further information about the VCC is available from our website.


Cadet Force Adult Volunteers – All VCC Units

We’re looking for more adult volunteers to join our cadet units around the country and help deliver a safe, exciting and enjoyable cadet experience. You don’t need former military service, just be aged 18 to 65 and willing to champion our values and regulations – but above all be committed to the safety, welfare and development of our cadets. You can be uniformed or non-uniformed, and choose from roles ranging from training our cadets to carrying out unit administration or helping in the stores.


Onboarding and Induction

We will ask you to under go background and criminal record checks, and undertake some basic training (mostly on safeguarding, security and safety) upon joining and annually thereafter – all designed to help keep our cadets safe and well. You will join other new volunteers through our onboarding and induction process, and then be ready to help deliver the cadet experience and seek opportunities to acquire new skills and qualifications.

Please contact us at hq@volunteercadetcorps.org for a no-obligation conversation – and hopefully you’ll want to join our team and contribute to our cadets’ successes.