The
subject and lesson of Cadet in the Community begins
at 1 Star training level and like all of the
subjects taught within the Army Cadet Force is
progressive and hours of service to pass the subject
increase.
The
aim of Cadet in the Community is to raise awareness
and to support other charities and their cause and
raising the profile of all organisations involved.
With its main aim to encourage the Cadets to realise
the importance of their local community and take an
active role within that community.
With
progression to other Star levels many Cadets assist
with the ‘Poppy Appeal’ during October and
November and others complete their Cadet in the
Community by giving a few hours where they can to
help with voluntary work e.g Cadets help to tidy war
graves or others may choose to work with the RSPCA
etc or organise a fund raising event for a charity.
Many
detachments are affiliated to other charitable
organisations such as the Royal British Legion who
are always keen for involvement from the Cadets
which counts as voluntary work whilst also giving
Cadets an insight into various historical events.
Other
detachments work closely with charities such as Air
Ambulance, SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and
Families Association) and have raised a large amount
of money over a number of years for these chosen
charities and the fantastic work in which they do.
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