Volunteer with us - Officers and Adult Staff Wanted
57 Squadron Dargaville Air Training Corps is seeking motivated and community‑minded adults to join our team as Officers and Adult Staff. If you enjoy working with young people and want to make a positive difference in your local community, this is a rewarding opportunity to get involved.
About the Role
Officers and Adult Staff support the delivery of the Air Training Corps program, helping young people aged 13–18 develop leadership, confidence, teamwork, and life skills in a safe and structured environment.
Roles may include:
Instructing or assisting with training activities,
Mentoring and supervising cadets,
Supporting parade nights, camps, and weekend activities,
Assisting with administration and logistics,
Helping maintain a positive, inclusive, and disciplined environment.
You do not need prior military experience. Full training, uniforms (for uniformed roles), and ongoing support are provided.
What You’ll Gain
As a volunteer with 57 Squadron, you’ll benefit from:
Leadership and instructional training,
Nationally recognised qualifications (role dependent),
Personal and professional skill development,
A supportive team environment,
The satisfaction of mentoring and shaping young people,
Opportunities to attend courses, camps, and national events.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Ideal candidates will:
Be 20 years or older,
Enjoy working with young people,
Be reliable, enthusiastic, and community‑focused,
Be willing to undertake NZCF training and vetting requirements,
Be able to commit time to weekly parade nights and occasional activities.
Aviation experience, teaching, leadership, fitness, or organisational skills are useful but not essential.
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment
Volunteers typically commit to weekly parade nights, equating to around 2–5 hours per week, with occasional weekend activities or camps during the year. Time commitment is flexible and discussed to suit individual availability.
Interested?
If you’re keen to learn more about becoming an Officer or Adult Staff member with 57 Squadron Dargaville Air Training Corps, we’d love to hear from you.
No previous military, aviation, or cadet experience is required — just a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved, learn, and support young people. Full training, guidance, and support are provided.
Getting Started
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.