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Volunteering Opportunity: VO101817

  • Transport Coordinator
    with BASE East Fife (Blind Activities Support Events).

    Created/last updated: 29/05/2026


    About this opportunity:BASE (https://www
     • basefife
     • org
     • uk/) 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 Phone participants about the next trip, once the number of participants is known, contact the volunteer driver / guides and arrange pick up times for participants
     •  Contact the participants the weekend before the trip to give them the driver names and pick up times
     •  Complete the paperwork and send to the trip leader
     •  This is a job sharing opportunity
     • 
    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided: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:Some participants are socially isolated and love to chat on the phone. The volunteer needs to have a friendly, cheerful and patient telephone manner. They need to be organised and able to adapt / make changes to plans at short notice. They would need to use a word processor and access to a printer would be helpful.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThe role is home based.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.