Leadership Mentor for Youth

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Local squadrons of the Civil Air Patrol, located in and around Columbus, Ohio seek volunteers with an interest in leadership and youth mentorship to oversee the Squadron's military-style training program for young people aged 12-20.

Location: Various places in Columbus, Marysville, Newark and Chillicothe

Duration: Ongoing

Time Commitment: 15-15 hours per month

communities.

Responsibilities:

• Training young men and women to be leaders and engaged citizens through the Squadron's Cadet Program.

• Instructing CAP members in leadership, military customs and courtesies, and proper uniform wear (CAP cadets and eligible adult members wear Air Force uniform with CAP distinctive insignia).

• Assisting in planning of weekly squadron meetings, regular training activities, and relevant special events.

• Familiarizing themselves with the organization, missions, publications, and policies of the Civil Air Patrol.

• Regularly attending weekly squadron meetings, held on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Qualifications:

• Background in the U.S. Military, ROTC/JROTC, or Civil Air Patrol--Current and prior military are especially encourage to participate.

• Strong interest in youth mentorship and training.

• Willingness to learn--and become an expert in--the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.

• Superb organizational and people skills.

• Aged 18 or older.

• Willingness to become a member of the Civil Air Patrol and comply with all internal regulations and procedures.

• Ability to pass a background check.

A wide variety of Emergency Services and other training opportunities are available if desired, though participation is not required.

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 58,000 members nationwide. In its Air Force Auxiliary role, CAP performs about 85 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions. Its unpaid professionals also perform homeland security, disaster relief, and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state, and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in CAP's Cadet Program. Visit www.capvolunteernow.com for more information.

We have squadrons that are Senior Members only and others that are both Cadets (12-18) and Senior members. These squadrons with both cadets and seniors are primarily dedicated to the implementation of the CAP Cadet Program, which encourages young people between the ages of 12 and 18 to develop leadership skills, meet physical and intellectual challenges, and serve their communities. A variety of other positions are also available as well.

To apply, please email a letter of interest to Lt Col David Dlugiewicz at david.dlugiewicz@ohwg.cap.gov with the subject line "DW: CP".