Volunteer
Uniformed staff, civilian instructors and the civilian committee. You do not need an RAF background — you need to be reliable and good with young people.
Volunteering with the Air Cadets means teaching something you are good at, getting outdoors, picking up qualifications of your own and watching teenagers grow up well.
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Pick the one that fits your life. People move between them over the years.
Serve as an officer or senior non-commissioned officer in the RAF Air Cadets. You wear uniform, lead cadet training and can take cadets away on camps and activities. There is a formal selection and training process, and you are supported through it.
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Teach and support cadets without wearing uniform. Ideal if you have a skill to pass on — aviation, engineering, STEM, music, sport, first aid, the outdoors, admin — or if you simply want to help on parade nights.
The committee looks after the squadron behind the scenes: fundraising, finances, the building and equipment. Perfect for parents and local supporters who want to help without being on the parade square.
Pilots, engineers, controllers, technicians — anyone who can make the theory come alive.
Mountain leaders, paddlesport coaches, climbing and DofE expedition experience.
Run an activity, help with the squadron's systems or support cyber competitions.
Quietly essential. The committee would welcome you with open arms.
Help cadets learn an instrument or prepare for the Surrey Wing Band.
Coach a squadron team or support first aid training.
Keep the HQ and its equipment in good order.
No special skills needed. Reliability and a sense of humour go a long way.
Email or ring the squadron and tell us roughly what you could offer and how much time you have. Contact details
Visit on a parade night, meet the staff and cadets and see what a normal evening involves before committing to anything.
If it suits you both, we start the vetting and safeguarding training. Once that is complete you begin working with cadets, supported by the existing team.
For the national picture on adult volunteering, see raf.mod.uk/aircadets.
Visit us
Message us and we will invite you along to a parade night. Bring a parent or guardian, wear something comfortable, and have a look around.
