Avon and Somerset Police Cadets have units in Bristol Central, Patchway and Weston-super-Mare.
What we offer
The units are run by police officers, police staff and volunteers in their spare time.
We will give you access to a range of activities and opportunities that help you to:
- build confidence
- gain skills and experience
- enhance your future life opportunities
All of our cadet activities are risk assessed for health and safety and covered by adequate insurance.
You can complete your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze Award and gain recognised first aid qualifications.
What you need
To be a volunteer police cadet, you must:
- be between 13 and 17 years old
- live or attend school in the Avon and Somerset policing area
- have energy and enthusiasm to help with local policing in your communities
- want to build positive relationships and take action to tackle real issues
- be willing to give your time and ideas to take part in volunteering activities in your community
We welcome applications from young people who may have previously been involved with the police or may feel some disconnection with their peers and community.
Responsibilities
As a cadet, you will:
- attend weekly meetings to learn about policing and issues that affect your community such as anti-social behaviour
- have the opportunity to listen to guest speakers from a wide range of backgrounds, both policing and volunteer services like the RNLI and Coastguard
- attend personal safety training, learn about first aid and search techniques and take part in team-building and social activities
- support your neighbourhood policing team with reassurance visits and crime prevention leaflet drops
- support one of the many community events such as:
- school fetes
- Christmas markets
- Pride events
- emergency services / armed forces events
Recruitment process
To find out how to apply to join the Avon and Somerset Cadets, view our Cadets recruitment process.
Cadet leaders
Volunteer Police Cadets meet for two hours once a week during term time and have the chance to take part in other activities in support of local policing.
Volunteers within the cadet units have the chance to make a difference and help shape the lives of the young people in their area.
Voluntary roles include cadet leaders and cadet unit administrators.
To see all available roles, view our current volunteer vacancies.
Contact our Talent Acquisition team to make a recruitment related query.
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