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Telford Volunteer Cadets

Established in 1996, the Telford Volunteer Cadet Scheme has gone from strength to strength, winning both local and national acclaim.

Open to 16 to 18-year olds living in the Borough of Telford & Wrekin, the scheme aims to give young people an insight into the police service as well as encouraging friendship, teamwork and citizenship.

Cadets meet on Thursday evenings at Malinsgate Police Station and also spend a week at an activity centre in the spring and a weekend at the force's headquarters during the winter.

Who Can Apply?

If you would like to apply to become a volunteer cadet you must:

Be a resident in the Borough of Telford and Wrekin
Be aged 16 (or in school year 11) and prepared to complete a two year course or aged 17 and prepared to complete a one year course
Be a British citizen, or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a Commonwealth citizen whose stay in the UK is unrestricted
Be able to provide details of two referees prepared to comment on your suitability to join the cadet scheme
Be physically fit with good eyesight (wearing spectacles or contact lenses will not prevent your application from being successful).

Applicants should be aware that membership of the scheme will entail some strenuous activity including the force fitness test, team sports and marching.

How Can You Apply?

To apply, print off and complete the form below. It is self-explanatory and requires you to provide some basic personal and family details, education history and contact details for referees.

Once completed, return the form marked for the attention of PC Vicki Ridgewell to: Wellington Police Station, Victoria Road, Wellington, TF1 1LQ.