Becoming a Volunteer Police Cadet

Our Cadet recruitment is now open.  You will be able to apply until Tuesday 19 May 2026. 

Do you want the opportunity to find out more about operational policing? How about learning transferable skills to help you in the future? Maybe you’d like the chance to get to know other young people interested in helping to shape the future of policing?

If you answered yes, then why not become a volunteer police cadet with Humberside Police?

The Volunteer Police Cadets is a national uniformed youth organisation and is based in 6 locations around the Humberside policing area (Grimsby, Hull, Bridlington, Goole, Beverley and Scunthorpe).

Each year applications are open to young people aged 15- and 16-years-old who would like to join the wider policing family, learn more about the role the police play in our communities and help us give young people a voice.

To be a cadet you must be enthusiastic, dedicated and willing to commit to two hours a week (in term time only) to take part in training, learning more about policing and our partner agencies. You will also volunteer at least three hours a month to working alongside our full time colleagues and those in our communities.

There is no need for formal qualifications and a uniform will be provided to successful applicants. All applications will be subject to vetting procedures.