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Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC) for 13 to 18 Year Olds 2026-27

Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC) · United Kingdom

A uniformed youth volunteering group for 13 to 18 year olds, operating in every police force across England and Wales, focused on social action, leadership and an insight into policing.

Grade
Year 10–13
Same as Grades 9–12 in the US
Age
13–18
Residence
England and Wales
Entry
Open application
Check it against your grade and where you live

Cadets volunteer with the police family, support local policing initiatives and community social action projects, and build skills and friendships. The VPC is not a recruitment scheme for police officers and welcomes young people from any background.

Topics

HumanitiesVolunteeringPolicingSocial actionLeadership
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