ADULT VOLUNTEER

 This is a uniform role within the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. Officers within the RAFAC hold the Cadet Forces Commission.

 This is a uniform role within the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. Normally the roles of a SNCO include, but are not limited to, dress, drill and discipline.  

 ​These are people who volunteer get involved in the running of activities in and outside of the squadron, but don't wear any military uniform. 

 ​These are people who are members of the Armed Forces, who take a role on the squadron to assist with the running. 

 A Chaplain/Padre is there to provide appropriate pastoral care for all personnel within the Air Cadets, irrespective of religious belief or status. They can offer moral or spiritual guidance to cadets and staff alike.  

The Committee is a group of individuals over the age of 18, who meet monthly for a few hours to discuss matters relating to the squadron, such as fundraising and supporting cadet activities.

 Some of us are parents of cadets, others have a personal interest in the development of our younger generation or who have previously been a part of the Squadron.

​As you can imagine, fundraising is very important to the Squadron, and the funds we have helped raise are used to purchase essentials such as uniform and equipment, and also help to part fund trips and activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. 

This can turn out to be a lot of fun and its great seeing from the inside what’s actually involved and how much the cadets can achieve from taking part. 

The Civilian Committee has a vital role to play in cadet activities. 

Some specific ways a squadron committee can and indeed should help its own squadron are:

• Fundraising and maintaining Public and Non-Public funds.
• Providing advice and assistance with any welfare concerns.
• Suggest additional cadet activities so that the aims of the ATC may be fully met.
• Supporting and helping Squadron Staff & Cadets.
• Take interest in all cadet activities by attending occasional parade nights and other activities.
• Establish and maintain good relationships between the squadron and community.
• Assisting in the up-keep of the building and furnishings.
• Ensuring the squadron is obtaining the maximum of good publicity.
• Plus much, much more. 

We are always looking for anyone with an interest in the squadron that can give even just a small amount of time to assist at Squadron events, or help with fundraising, or even just attending our meetings.

It is so satisfying to see the cadets develop their skills and grow from the simple things like organisation and presentation to responsibility and self motivation.

If you would like more details on what we do or if you would like to join the civilian committee, please email 1451@rafac.mod.gov.uk or click on the button below.