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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Volunteer Sea Cadet Instructor

The tasks of an Instructor include but are not restricted to the following:
Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of Children and Young People for whom they are responsible.
Delivering instruction and training to cadets aged 10-18.
Attending Parade Nights (Tuesdays and Fridays 6.45-9.30pm) or being able to commit to a particular night each week.
There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role.

Experience required

There are no specific experience requirements for this role; having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! Being reliable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, a good communicator, team player and role model are very important.

Travel details

All Volunteer Sea Cadet Instructors work directly with young people at the Unit. Leith Sea Cadet's Unit address is Prince of Wales Dock, Leith Docks, Ocean Dr, Edinburgh EH6 7DX.

Travel expenses

If volunteer instructors attend courses or weekend events, then their travel, and sometimes food expenses, will be reimbursed. Volunteers claim for these through our online App FinanSys.

Support
Training details

Regardless of which role you have, all Adult Volunteers join us on a probationary basis with an induction, which includes: • Completion of an Adult Application Form • 2 x References (depending on the chosen role) • Disclosure Scotland Check. • 3 x Online Learning Modules; Data Protection, Health & Safety and Safeguarding Awareness. • Online Induction (7x Online Modules) to be completed over 6 months at your own pace. • Online Safeguarding Workshop (this is a virtual course carried out on a weekend evening for approximately 3 hours).

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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