We are always looking to recruit new volunteer cadet leaders to support our cadet programme and share knowledge and experience with young people in the Grantham area.

Could you be a Cadet Leader? Read on for details about what the role entails and how you can apply.

The Volunteer Police Cadets is the nationally recognised police uniformed youth group throughout England. It is open to teenagers from all backgrounds aged between 13 and 18.

The aims of the VPC are to:

Cadets are supported by volunteer cadet leaders who lead, supervise, and deliver sessions on a variety of policing topics. We are always looking to recruit new leaders to support our cadet programme and share knowledge and experience with young people.

Roles and tasks may vary, but will include:

Prior experience in or knowledge of police duties and tasks is advantageous, although not essential.

Additionally, we are looking for people who are:

Cadet sessions are held on Wednesday evenings during term times between the hours of 6pm and 9pm (depending on the cadet corps). Cadets are offered further opportunities to support Lincolnshire Police and their local communities through extra duties and other volunteering activity outside of usual sessions.

Commitment can be flexible and volunteers are asked to arrange attendance alongside other leaders to ensure we have adequate ratios of leaders to cadets at sessions for safeguarding purposes.

We currently need more leaders in the Grantham and Bourne areas to secure the future of these corps and ensure they can continue in September.

The cadet programme follows the safer recruitment guidelines set out by the National VPC to ensure our young cadets are in the safest hands.

An application form is completed to ensure we hold correct and up to date details.

There is a chance to meet the volunteer team and existing cadet leaders whilst observing a cadet session.

Security vetting is completed for all cadet leaders.

A medical check is required from all volunteers to ensure they are fit to perform the role, we can make any reasonable adjustments as required, and we are meeting our duty of care to volunteers.

References will be sought from two referees (character and employment where possible).

An enhanced DBS check is completed online.

The Volunteer Team provide an induction that explains local systems used to record hours and claim expenses, as well as some further details of the cadet programme.

There is some mandatory online safeguarding training delivered by the National VPC team via MS Teams, as well as e-learning provided by Lincolnshire Police.

The Volunteer Team provides ongoing support to cadet leaders through a structured cadet programme that includes a curriculum, lesson resources, an online volunteer platform, regular contact, planned extra duties, and training opportunities.

The National VPC offer networking, training opportunities, events, and regular contact to support forces with their leaders, recruitment, and cadet programmes.

If you would like to find out more about the recruitment process, what is involved in the role, or to observe a cadet session, please get in touch:

We can also put you in touch with existing leaders to hear about their experiences and how they balance the role alongside work and family life.