Adult volunteers are being sought in Mansfield to help the town’s Royal Marines Cadets (RMC).

RMCs meet as part of the Mansfield Sea Cadets, based on Quarry Lane, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

They are given the chance to experience water-based activities, military-themed training such as field craft, annual camps and official events and ceremonies.

But the unit needs more adults to help the youngsters take part.

Adult volunteer, Sergeant Joseph Haskew, said: “We run RMC largely the same as the Sea Cadets.

“The content we cover is similar, but we have more specialist learning.

“Whereas they focus on seamanship and boats, we still do water activities but like to focus on other elements.

“RMCs can go on Sea Cadet camps and vice versa, but whereas the Sea Cadets will do, for example, five days on the water, we will do one day on the water and the rest doing other activities, including field craft.

“You can also still do what you want to do, including aviation or seafaring. Being an RMC offers a nice balance of activities.”

Joseph said the group needed more adult volunteers to ensure all the cadets, aged from 13 to 18, got the most out of being part of the organisation.”

Volunteers do not need to have military experience and training is available.

Joseph added: “Mansfield RMC are a good group of young people. I look to get them to push each other and work as a team.

“I try to stand aside and let the senior cadets take the lead so it builds their confidence and adds to the teamwork aspect of the detachment.

“To see the cadets grow as they progress is very rewarding for me. It’s a brilliant feeling, especially when you are passing on your own knowledge.”

For more information on the RMC visit www.sea-cadets.org/royal-marines-cadets and for information on Mansfield Sea and Royal Marines Cadets visit www.sea-cadets.org/mansfield