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Coastwatch West Fife
- VO90785
Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Do you care about safety, the coastline, and helping others?
Coastwatch West Fife is a volunteer-based coastal safety and monitoring organisation - their role is simple but vital: Spot, Plot, Report, Update. Technology cannot always detect a distress flare, an overturned boat, someone in difficulty in the water, navigational hazards, or vulnerable people needing assistance, but a volunteer can. As a volunteer, you will monitor coastal areas; conduct observation patrols along coastal paths; spot and report incidents, hazards, and concerns; communicate using radio systems; support emergency services through structured reporting and updates; provide first aid assistance; assist during severe weather events; and promote public safety awareness.
Experience required
They are looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals who understand the need for safety at sea. Full training will be provided. Even if you don’t know your latitude from your longitude, if you can spare a few hours each month, they would love to hear from you.
Travel details
West & Central Fife - coastal areas, harbours, shoreline locations, and community spaces as required.
Travel expenses
Re-imbursement of travel expenses are currently being considered on a case-by case basis for all volunteers.
Support
Training details
training programme:
Watchkeeper Core Training
Coastal and community observation techniques
Patrol procedures and situational awareness
Community Resilience
CB Radio operation
Marine VHF familiarisation
First Aid and emergency support skills
Guidance on safely supporting emergency services
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
Mon
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Community Coastal Safety Watchkeeper with Coastwatch West Fife
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Fife:
Contact name: Volunteering Team Fife
Email address: [email protected]
Thank you for registering your interest in Community Coastal Safety Watchkeeper with Coastwatch West Fife.
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Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at [email protected] quoting reference #VO90785.