supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Driver / Sighted Guide
with BASE East Fife (Blind Activities Support Events).
About this opportunity: | 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 increase the number of Volunteer Drivers / Sighted Guides in the East Neuk, Cupar and St • Andrews areas • The role includes transporting people with sight impairments to the destination for days out, guiding the VIP's and having fun • Training will be provided • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | After a PVG check, guide training will occur n the job as each VIP has different requirements. Support is available via the Volunteer Co-ordinator. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Mileage allowance 45p /mile paid on receipt of expense form. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Our volunteers need to be friendly and outgoing, interested in others, able to follow directions, adaptable and calm under pressure.
Volunteers need to have access to a vehicle and must have a valid driving license. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Informal Chat; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | The location of the events is different every month. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |