Adult Volunteers

Many people find that working with the Sea Cadets a richly rewarding experience. As an adult volunteer you can directly impact the present and future lives of cadets. You help build self confidence and develop patterns for success. Helping a cadet achieve the rate of E3 or better directly affects their earning and advancement potential for those that choose to enlist. Cadets on a college track find that being top performers in Sea Cadets helps with scholarships, NROTC and Academy selections.

You might have former military experience and know that it's valuable to share with those coming up behind. Other adults dreamed of a life in the service but circumstances in their lives didn't allow them to do it. Sea Cadets offers an outlet for both of these people.

What's in it for you?

A nicely structured program where you can volunteer your time and talents. You can be involved as much or as little as your resources allow.

Travel:

Officers are selected each year to travel overseas to escort cadets on international travel.
If you volunteer to work as staff at a training, some or all of your mileage or transportation will be reimbursed.

Opportunities:

One of our officers was sent to New England all expenses paid to learn about remotely operated underwater vehicles.
Exciting training opportunities for cadets need adults to help lead. You can participate as well.

Intangible Rewards:

You can watch cadets' lives turn around and rich futures unfold.
Make new friends that have beneficial rewards to your careers, business, and a richer personal life.
An opportunity to further hone leadership, public speaking, and organizational skills.

Uniforms and Military

Adults that meet height/weight requirements are allowed to wear properly modified US Navy uniforms.
Both Officers and Instructors can earn ribbons showing progress and accomplishments.
If you are former military or DOD, you can wear your ribbons and medals you have earned. Proudly show them off!

Don't get me wrong. Just like life, Sea Cadets isn't all sunshine and roses. Certainly there are challenges from time to time. I just can't think of a program that adults can participate in that can make such immediate and long-term benefits for America's youth.

Resources:

Adult leaders page on the Sea Cadet Website

The Volunteer's brouchure

Qualifications:

Must be a US Citizen.
Be at least 21 years old (NSCC Midshipmen 18-21).
Pass a criminal background check.
Be free of felony convictions.

Convinced you'd like to join? After an informal talk with the Commanding Officer and his approval, the forms listed below is what you'll need. Complete them and provide a check for $15 to process your enrollment and pay for your supplemental insurance.

NSCADM 003 Officer/instructor/Midshipman Application PDF Word

NSCADM 005 Officer Volunteer Questionnaire PDF Word Please provide 3 references.

NSCADM 202 Report of Medical History PDF Word No exam is needed, but a good faith filling out of this will be useful as a history if you are injured or sick.

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