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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

Whether you opt to be a uniformed leader, or wear your own clothes, you can be hands-on, teaching junior or senior cadets. You'll run lessons, activities, games, projects and events that help cadets progress through the Cadet Experience, gaining qualifications and confidence as they go.
Whatever your experience and skills, they could be utilised to help young people flourish – catering, archery, meteorology, navigation, orienteering, first aid, engineering, photography, marketing, football coaching, IT, social media, finance, driving - there is no limit. Whatever your interest, you could bring it to Fraserburgh Sea Cadets.
You could also share your skills out on the water with the next generation, through the opportunity to teach water sports such as kayaking, sailing, powerboating, canoeing, rowing and windsurfing. If you don’t have any water sport qualifications, we’ll provide you with all the equipment, training and the opportunity to gain national qualifications with the Royal Yachting Association for example. All you need is lots of enthusiasm!
About the Volunteer Instructor role:
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 sea cadets (aged 9-18).
• Attending Parade Nights (Tuesdays & Thursdays) or being able to commit to a particular night each week or month.

Travel expenses

Subsistence and travel are not covered at weekly parade nights. However, 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.

Dates

8 April - 7 October 2026

Support
Training details

All new volunteers are required to complete mandatory e-learning modules. This is to ensure that you gain a good level of understanding of Sea Cadets practices.
These courses include:
• Adult Induction
• Sea Cadets – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Safeguarding at Sea Cadets – Introduction & Virtual/Live Courses
• Sea Cadets – Responsible for Information
• Sea Cadets – Health and Safety
Thereafter, should volunteers wish to undertake further training in specific areas, they can discuss this with their Officer in Charge and be booked onto relevant training.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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