COULD you help young people improve their understanding of the law, their communication skills and teamwork? If so, Dorset Police wants to hear from you.

The force is launching a recruitment drive for Police Cadet leaders to help make a difference to young people’s lives in the county.
Dorset Police has four volunteer police cadet units – in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth – that provide an opportunity for teenagers aged between 13 and 17 to learn about the law, police procedures and specialist police units, while developing a range of skills, including communication, interpersonal and teamwork.

A team of volunteers is needed to help run the scheme, with the police keen to recruit new leaders in Poole, Christchurch and the rural areas of Dorset to expand.
Leaders do not have to have previous police experience, only an interest in helping young people achieve their best and reach their full potential.
The role includes running weekly meetings, supporting outdoor activities and policing events.

Assistant Chief Officer Jo Mosley, director of people and support services at Dorset Police, said: “Volunteering as a cadet leader can be an inspiring and enriching experience.
“Our cadet leaders not only assist with meeting our force vision and local policing priorities, but they are instrumental in helping to develop, encourage and empower the young people of Dorset to have a voice and achieve things that they never believed possible.
“It only takes one adult to change one young person’s life forever and this is why we are recruiting more people to join our cadet leader team.
“I would strongly encourage anyone who has an interest in giving something back to the community to visit our force website to find out more.”

To apply to become a Dorset Police Cadet leader visit https://recruitment-dcp-dp.org/dorset-police-volunteers/cadet-leaders/ To have a chat with a member of the team, email Cadets@dorset.pnn.police.uk