07/06/2026
T๐ผ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟโ๐ ๐ฉ๐ผ๐น๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐โ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ, ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ, ๐ฆ/๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐:
"As Officer in Charge of Runcorn Sea Cadets, Iโve had the privilege of volunteering with Sea Cadets for the past 8 years. During that time, Iโve seen first-hand the incredible impact that dedicated volunteers have on the lives of young people.
That impact is backed up by evidence. Research involving former Sea Cadets found that 95% believe their time had a positive long-term impact, while 89% said it helped develop their independence and skills. These outcomes donโt happen by accident, they are made possible by committed volunteers week after week.
Every activity, expedition, qualification and achievement our cadets experience is made possible by volunteers. Whether instructors, trustees, administrators or uniformed staff, they are the foundation of everything we do.
Volunteering is also an opportunity for personal growth. Through Sea Cadets, Iโve gained qualifications including RYA Powerboat Instructor, Paddlesport Instructor and Advanced Marine Engineering Instructor, while developing leadership and instructional skills that benefit both personally and professionally.
You donโt need a military or maritime background to get involved. We welcome people from all walks of life and provide the training, support and opportunities needed to develop new skills and become part of something genuinely worthwhile.
Volunteering with Sea Cadets isnโt just about giving something back, itโs about being part of a team, making a difference, and gaining experiences that shape your future too.
As we mark the end of Volunteersโ Week, I would like to personally thank every member of our team, past and present. Your commitment helps create opportunities, build confidence and change lives.
Our unit simply couldnโt do what it does without you.
Bravo Zulu to every Cadet Force Adult Volunteer."
