Unit Assistant Volunteer - Gateshead Sea Cadets

Junior Cadet with certificates and badges

Monday, August 31, 2026 - 6:45pm -9:15pm

Date(s)

weekly on Monday and Thursday, starting from Monday, August 31, 2026 - 6:45pm, forever

Mon, 31/08/2026 - 18:45 -9:15pm
Thu, 03/09/2026 - 18:45 -9:15pm
Mon, 07/09/2026 - 18:45 -9:15pm

Availability Details

Our Sea Cadet Instructors dedicate on average roughly 2-3 hours per week to the role but you can give as much time to this role as you are able.

Attendance would be required at weekly parade nights (Mondays and/or Thursdays) or the ability to commit to one night per week or month.

We sometimes have additional cadet training days at the weekends if this is something you are interested in joining from time to time.

Venue Address

Sea Cadets Gateshead TS Leviathan
Pipewellgate
Gateshead
NE8 2BJ
United Kingdom

54.965167140465, -1.6105123557636

Areas covered

Bridges

Felling

Gateshead Town Centre

Quay Side

Teams

Key words

Outdoor Activities

Sport

Children

Young People

Policies in place

DBS check required

Yes

Support and Training

Expenses Reimbursed

Yes

Other information

Age restrictions apply

Yes

Details

Volunteers must be 18+ years old.

DBS:
DBS check is mandatory.
Interested volunteers would be invited to the unit for an informal interview and visit in the first instance.
At this visit they would be able discuss their interests, skills and the position that would best suit them.
From there, they would then complete a volunteer application form where they will be asked to provide details for 2 references.
They will then undergo an enhanced disclosure check and ID check.

Training:
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

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.

Do you have administrative experience at any level or want to gain some?

We are looking for a passionate and organised individual to join as a Volunteer Unit Assistant supporting our Officer in Charge for a couple of hours one night a week or month.

In this position, you'll play a crucial role in the smooth running of our unit.

Working closely with the Officer in Charge, your responsibilities will include:

Taking care of general office administration duties.
Assisting with keeping the Sea Cadet database up to date with qualifications, achievements and information on cadets and volunteers.
Uploading attendance to our online database.

Join our dedicated team at Gateshead Sea Cadets, where we strive to make a positive impact in our community!

Skills needed

There are no specific educational or experience requirements for this role; having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch:

• You are reliable, organised and trustworthy
• You are enthusiastic and keen to learn new things
• You are a good communicator
• You enjoy working as part of a team
• You will be a role model to young people

Benefits for the Volunteer

• Supportive environment
• Volunteer with like-minded people
• Join a welcoming community and make new friends
• Develop skills in new areas
• Gain a range of recognised qualifications
• Free Safeguarding training and DBS check

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