MEET THE
CHALLENGE
WELCOME
The Volunteer Cadet Corps (VCC) is a MOD sponsored youth organisation and part of the Royal Navy's Cadet Forces. We were originally formed in 1901 to gainfully occupy the spare time of sailors' and marines' children. Although similar to our colleagues in the Sea Cadet Corps and Combined Cadet Force, the VCC is unique in being solely based in a number of Naval establishments where logistical and training support is provided.
The VCC is open to young people between the ages of 9 and 18, and is managed and run by unpaid volunteer staff. The aim of the VCC is to help develop young people into dependable and reliable members of society by using the traditions, standards and ethos of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
MEET THE
CHALLENGE
Inclusive
We 'Meet the Challenge' of being inclusive!
Our Volunteer Cadet Corps
Royal Naval Cadets
The Royal Naval Volunteer Cadet Corps, an integral part of the VCC, nurtures leadership and discipline among its cadets through diverse activities and structured training, culminating in ceremonial parades and public displays. Our motto "Meet the Challenge" encapsulates the ethos and values of our Royal Naval Cadets.
Royal Marines Cadets
The Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps, part of the wider Royal Marines Cadets family, cultivates resilience and readiness among its members, spanning various locations and engaging in rigorous training, parades, and public events. Our motto "Be Worthy" fosters a sense of honor and duty within its cadets.
GET QUALIFIED
The Young Leader Award aims to help learners develop leadership skills such as organisation, communication and teamwork, as well as helping to build confidence and self-esteem as they take on responsibility of leading their peers and younger children.
Cadets can enrol with us as early as 13 on a BTEC Level 1, progressing to a BTEC Level 2 in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community.
Our Adult Volunteers can benefit from the ILM level 3 qualification in Leadership and Management. It is an internationally recognised qualification for line managers, team leaders and supervisors.
The City & Guilds Professional Recognition Awards in Leadership and Management (PRAs) are regulated qualifications which represent a vocational route to higher education.
The NCSC provide short courses designed to introduce the younger generation to the world of cyber security. These courses are called Trailblazers, Adventurers, Defenders, Futures and Advanced.
We Do Real Adventure Training
Our Locations
There are currently ten VCC units, three RNVCC and seven RMVCC:
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Arbroath Division RMVCC based at RM Condor in Arbroath.
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Chivenor Division RMVCC based just outside Barnstaple.
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Gosport Division RMVCC based at HMS Sultan.
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Portsmouth Division RMVCC based at HMS Excellent on Whale Island.
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Plymouth Division RMVCC based at RM Barracks Stonehouse.
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Lympstone Division RMVCC based at Commando Training Centre near Exeter.
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Band of the RMVCC Gosport based in HMS Sultan.
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HMS Collingwood RNVCC based near Fareham.
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HMS Excellent RNVCC based in Portsmouth.
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HMS Sultan RNVCC based in Gosport.
We are looking to open units at other RN and RM establishments around the country soon.
COULD YOU?
Could you be an adult volunteer with the Volunteer Cadet Corps?
Could you help with administration? Could you drive cadets to their activities? Could you organise a weekend exercise? Could you present engaging and interesting lessons? Could you help maintain our stores and equipment? Could you be a first aider? Could you attend and support summer camps, adventure training activities and engagement visits? Could you teach our cadets to play an instrument? Could you train be our next paddlesport, hill walking, climbing, archery, fieldcraft, drill, boating or aviation instructor?
Make a Difference
Our volunteers are pivotal mentors, guiding and shaping young lives by instilling discipline, leadership, and essential life skills. Through their dedication, they inspire confidence, offer educational opportunities, and foster a sense of responsibility and service, creating well-rounded individuals ready for success in various paths.
Get Brilliant Benefits
Our volunteers experience personal fulfillment by mentoring youth and honing skills in teaching, leadership, and communication, often earning adult qualifications and relishing adventure training opportunities as they guide young individuals toward personal growth and development.
Learn New Skills
Our volunteers often acquire leadership and instructional skills through mentorship roles, mastering effective communication techniques while gaining proficiency in maritime knowledge, navigation, and adventure training, all of which contribute to their personal development and teaching capabilities.
Find Your Role
Join Us
Our Royal Naval Cadet Units
Meet Our Royal Naval Cadet Units
HMS Collingwood RNVCC
Address: HMS Collingwood RNVCC, HMS Collingwood, Newgate Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1AS.
Telephone: 01329 332452.
Email: collingwood@volunteercadetcorps.org
Training Nights: Mondays and Thursdays 1800 to 2000.
HMS Excellent RNVCC
Address: HMS Excellent RNVCC, Alamein Block, HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8ER.
Telephone: 023 9254 7495.
Email: excellent@volunteercadetcorps.org
Training Nights: Tuesday and Fridays 1815 to 2015.
HMS Sultan RNVCC
Address: HMS Sultan RNC, Fort Grange Keep, HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BY.
Telephone: 02392 542198.
Email: sultan@volunteercadetcorps.org
Training Nights: Mondays and Thursday 1800 to 2000.
Our Royal Marines Cadet Units
Meet Our Royal Marines Cadet Units
Arbroath Division
RMVCC
Address: Arbroath Division RMVCC, Royal Marines Condor, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 3SJ.
Email: arbroath@volunteercadetcorps.org
Training Nights: Mondays & Wednesdays 1830 to 2030.
Chivenor Division
RMVCC
Address: RM Chivenor, Braunton Barnstaple EX31 4AZ.
Email: chivenor@volunteercadetcorps.org
Training Nights: Tuesday and Fridays 1815 to 2015.
Gosport Division
RMVCC
Address: Gosport Division RMVCC, Fort Grange Keep, HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BY.
Telephone: 02392 542198.
Email: gosport@volunteercadetcorps.org
Training Nights: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1800 to 2000.
Lympstone Division
RMVCC
Address: Lympstone Division RMVCC, Commando Training Centre RM, Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon, EX8 5AR.
Email: lympstone@volunteercadetcorps.org
Training Nights: Mondays and Thursdays.
Plymouth Division
RMVCC
Address: Plymouth Division RMVCC, RM Stonehouse, Durnford Street, Plymouth, Devon. PL1 3QS.
E-mail: plymouth@volunteercadetcorps.org.
Telephone: 01752 251 578.
Training Nights: Mondays and Wednesdays 1830 to 2030.
Portsmouth Division
RMVCC
Address: Portsmouth Division RMVCC, Eastney Block (185E Building), HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8ER.
Telephone: 07708 516275.
Email: portsmouth@volunteercadetcorps.org.
Training Nights: Tuesday and Fridays 1845 to 2045.
