NHS Cadets recruiting youth members

St. John’s Ambulance are currently recruiting young people aged 16-18 years to be part of their NHS Cadets programme starting in September 2022 in Hull.

NHS Cadets is a new scheme created by St John Ambulance in partnership with the NHS, providing opportunities to explore skills, knowledge and volunteering roles within healthcare. It is aimed at young people aged 14 to 18 who are from communities currently under-represented within the NHS and St John Ambulance.  

The programme offers health awareness sessions, courses to develop leadership and communication skills and an experience in volunteering within the NHS.  

It is a free programme, consisting of weekly, 2-hour sessions on one evening. Cadets will be supported throughout their volunteering journey by our NHS Cadets Team.   

Who can get involved?  

The initiative is seeking young people who might not have previously considered volunteering in healthcare. This includes, but is not limited to:   

• Young people living with learning difficulties and / or disabilities (we will need to discuss if we have the support network to help you participate)    

• Young people in the care system, or recent care leavers    
• Refugees or Asylum Seekers    
• Young Carers    
• Homeless young people    
• Those not in education, employment or training, or those with school results lower than you hoped/need  

• Those living with mental health concerns (same principle as anyone with a learning difficulty or disability)    
• Those who identify as being part of the LGBTQI+ community 
• Those coming from low-income families /young people in receipt of free school meals    
• Young people from ethnic minority communities   

How do I get involved?  

New groups are opening in September 2022, and by 2023 10,000 young people will have enrolled as NHS Cadets.   

Programmes will be delivered face-to-face unless there are changes to government guidance in which case sessions will be virtual. 

If you would like to be part of the NHS Cadets programme, please sign up via this link: https://nhscadets.sja.org.uk/join-today/ and to increase the chances of a place please complete the form as soon as possible. 

For more information on the programme please visit: https://www.sja.org.uk/get-involved/young-people/nhs-cadets/nhs-cadets-join/.