Organisation and Management
Our volunteers work with cadets and report to the Commanding Officer to deliver safe, fun and engaging training. We have a great team of instructional staff, some are ‘seasoned’ and have been in the organisation for several years, but some are new to the organisation and working their way through their own personal development. There are plenty of opportunities for self-development and to gain transferable qualifications on and off the water.
Whatever your experience and skills, they could be utilised to help young people flourish – catering, 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 Guernsey 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 sports 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!
Finally, we have our Unit Management Team made up of both trustees to the charity and non-executive members and they play an integral part in the management of the unit; responsible for health &safety, insurance, fundraising, utilities, the unit minibus, governance and resources/equipment - all led by the Unit Chairperson. We have some specific roles and skill sets and we look for people with those skills; if you have a skill with numbers, writing grant applications, social media or business skills you would be a great asset to the team. Or, if you are keen to learn a new skill and give something back to a worthwhile cause, we'd love to hear from you too.