Air Cadets Volunteer with Ex-Servicemen
St Dunstan’s is a nationwide organisation, which aims to help ex-service men and women who are blind or visually impaired. 226 (Brighton) Squadron went along to their Ovingdean-based centre to lend their support.
The centre gives invaluable physical and emotional support to those it also offers a time out for carers. In addition to sea views, the residents enjoy enriching activities 7 days a week. That’s where 226 Squadron come in. Every week, the cadets help by partaking in the activities, helping serve refreshments and talking to the residents.
Cadet Katie Cook tells us what the volunteer work means to her:
“As Air Cadets we take pride in getting involved in the community and this is the perfect opportunity for us because it is the route of the Air Training Corps, being around and helping out ex-service men and women. It also makes a contribution to my Duke of Edinburgh Award.”
