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BASE is a Scottish Registered Charity established in 2005 by blind and partially sighted people. The management committee consists of nine Trustees and one co-opted member, the majority of whom are sight impaired. BASE depends entirely on fundraising from donations and applications to charitable trusts.
BASE supports people with sight impairment resident in NE Fife by offering a monthly programme of social activities, including visits to places of interest, theatre visits, museums and outdoor activities. BASE is supported by a team of volunteers providing transport and guiding. These activities take place on the first Thursday each month.
BASE is looking to appoint a new Transport Coordinator.
The role includes making phone calls to participants and volunteers, arranging pick up times and filling in paperwork for the trip. There will be a training period and then it will be shared with another volunteer.
Experience required
The person would need a friendly telephone manner, be organised and able to make changes to plans at short notice. They would need to use a word-processor and access to a printer would be helpful. They would not need to be PVG'd . Volunteers need to be friendly and outgoing, interested in others, able to follow directions, adaptable and calm under pressure.
Travel details
The role is home based but location of the events is different every month.
Travel expenses
Mileage allowance 45p /mile paid on receipt of expense form.
Support
Training details
Support is available via the Volunteer Co-ordinator.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 18-25) 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 Transport Coordinator with BASE East Fife (Blind Activities Support Events)
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: Nicci McDougall
Email address: nicci@fva.org
Phone: 01333 433 660
Thank you for registering your interest in Transport Coordinator with BASE East Fife (Blind Activities Support Events).
BASE East Fife (Blind Activities Support Events) has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
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