Members of Ross and Monmouth Sea Cadets took up their positions in their new home based in the Homs Road car park, Ross-on-Wye last week.

The unit is still waiting to be painted externally, and there will be an official opening ceremony when the final touches have been made, but the unit was keen to return to Ross and move into their new permanent home.

Now that the unit is meeting regularly in Ross once again, they are ready to welcome new members who would like to see how being a cadet or volunteer can make a difference to their lives.

The unit is welcoming new volunteers and cadets as part of Sea Cadets’ national campaign, #NeverOrdinary, which runs throughout the month and aims to raise awareness of what the charity can offer.

At Ross and Monmouth Sea Cadet Unit, young people aged between 10 and 17 can enjoy rowing, first aid, seamanship and much more, giving them self-belief and boosting their CVs. In a recent survey, 94% of parents said they felt their child’s self-confidence, motivation and team-working had “greatly improved” at Sea Cadets.

Volunteers, meanwhile, can earn qualifications while helping young people to develop and flourish. There are lots of roles to match different professions, such as helping manage finances and budgets, fundraising for the unit, organising events and building corporate relationships with local businesses.

Alternatively, you could show cadets how to sail, powerboat, kayak, windsurf, play football or learn first aid. All volunteers will receive an induction and will be given training and support. Sea Cadets offers plenty of opportunities to both adults and young people.

Ross and Monmouth Sea Cadets meets on a Monday and Thursday evening. To find out more, visit: www.sea-cadets.org/ross-on-wye