Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife has called for 2014 to be the year to volunteer. The Perthshire MSP has highlighted the role of the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations in Scotland in supporting the Reservists and Cadets and their call for more adult volunteers to help expand the Cadets movement in Scotland.Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife said:“2014 is set to be a great year to volunteer with many people already coming forward to help volunteer with the Commonwealth Games and events taking place to mark the centenary anniversary of the First World War.“Over the past year I have been delighted to have the opportunity to find out more about the role of the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations Scotland.“Across Scotland there are in the region of 3,000 Reservists and 11,000 Cadets along with their Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. These are located in some 60 Reserve and 270 Cadet Centres across Scotland.“The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations give youngsters an experience that is both challenging and fun, but importantly develops their self-confidence, leadership, respect for others and imbues a sense of responsibility and citizenship amongst young people aged 13-18.“The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations in Scotland have gone from strength to strength in recent years and this has been very much down to the new adult volunteers which have come forward.“I hope anyone who would be able volunteer with the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ will get in touch and look to mark 2014 the year to volunteer. For further information please visit the website: www.hrfca.co.ukENDS