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Coastwatch West Fife
- VO90785
Coastwatch is a volunteer based new, coastal safety and monitoring organisation made up of people from all walks of life, who have an interest in, and concern for the safety of coastal users on the Forth estuary. This includes shores, beaches, harbours at and around the West Fife Coast.
Coastwatch is NOT a rescue organisation - their role is to Spot, Plot, Report & Update.
Accidents happen and technology cannot spot a distress flare, children or adults in trouble, an overturned boat, a water sports enthusiast in difficulty or navigational hazards such as floating tree trunks.
That is why lookouts and volunteer watch keepers are an important service.
All necessary training is provided. So even if you don’t know your latitude from your longitude, but can spare a few hours per month, they would love to hear from you.
Coastwatch West Fife has recently gained Declared Facility Status (DFS) with HM Coastguard and now a full member of The Sea Safety Group) (http://www.seasafetygroup.org)
Experience required
They are looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals who understand the need for safety at sea. Full training to make your role worthwhile, interesting and rewarding will be provided.
Travel details
North Queensferry Harbour
Ferry Road
North Queensferry
Fife
Travel expenses
We wish to offer inclusive volunteering and are seeking funding to cover costs. Re-imbursement of travel expenses are currently being considered on a case-by case basis for all volunteers.
Support
Training details
The following self-paced course learning is offered;
Basic Watchkeeping, Coastguard Knowledge, Maps & Charts, Knots & Hitches, Weather and Tides, Distress Signals, Communications, Local Knowledge, Incident Command System, Vessel Identification
Relevant RYA (Royal Yacht Association) or Specialist Courses:
First Aid, RYA GMDSS VHF Short Range Operators Certificate.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
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 Trainee Watchkeeper/First Aider 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:
Thank you for registering your interest in Trainee Watchkeeper/First Aider with Coastwatch West Fife.
Fife TSI has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO90785.