voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Driver / Sighted Guide
with BASE East Fife (Blind Activities Support Events)Volunteer Opportunity No. VO99987 - Created/last updated: 04/04/2024
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OpportunityAbout 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.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays 
Fridays Saturdays Sundays 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. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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