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• Community Coastal Safety Watchkeeper with Coastwatch West Fife Volunteer Opportunity No. VO90785 - Created/last updated: 15/04/2026

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  About this opportunity:	Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Do you care about safety, the coastline, and helping others? Coastwatch West Fife is a volunteer-based coastal safety and monitoring organisation - their role is simple but vital: Spot, Plot, Report, Update. Technology cannot always detect a distress flare, an overturned boat, someone in difficulty in the water, navigational hazards, or vulnerable people needing assistance, but a volunteer can. As a volunteer, you will monitor coastal areas; conduct observation patrols along coastal paths; spot and report incidents, hazards, and concerns; communicate using radio systems; support emergency services through structured reporting and updates; provide first aid assistance; assist during severe weather events; and promote public safety awareness.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	training programme: Watchkeeper Core Training Coastal and community observation techniques Patrol procedures and situational awareness Community Resilience CB Radio operation Marine VHF familiarisation First Aid and emergency support skills Guidance on safely supporting emergency services
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Re-imbursement of travel expenses are currently being considered on a case-by case basis for all volunteers.
  Experience required:	They are looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals who understand the need for safety at sea. Full training will be provided. Even if you don’t know your latitude from your longitude, if you can spare a few hours each month, they would love to hear from you.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; Trial Period
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	West & Central Fife - coastal areas, harbours, shoreline locations, and community spaces as required.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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