Telephone us: 01294 271855
About
Volunteer
No prior experience is necessary to be a Volunteer with Coastwatch. Members have very different backgrounds and levels of knowledge, so whatever training you need to become a valued member it will be geared to your experience (or lack of it). Instruction is available in any area of Coastwatch's remit, be it watchkeeper or shopkeeper, or you may simply just want to volunteer to help. If you are an electrician, plumber, roofer, painter or mechanic you can help us too. If you have promotional or artistic skills, are a web designer, are an accountant - we would love to hear from you.
We offer training sessions; for example, how to use a radio, map reading or first aid certification. There is a wide variety of training available, all arranged for you by our Training Officer. Nothing is compulsory.
Aim
Coastwatch Shop
Did you know that we have a wee shop selling teas, coffees, bovril, hot chocolate, crisps, biscuits, tea-cakes, cold drinks, water and sweets? We even have buckets and spades. The shop is open as long we have volunteers to man it. Can you spare a few hours per week to help us out in the shop?
Polar Plunge
Our annual POLAR PLUNGE was held on Wednesday 1st January 2020.
Kaye Johnstone
Station Manager
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But remember, in a coastal or beach emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
First Aid
We offer First Aid training to members of Coastwatch and to members of outside organisations with a fully qualified and insured Advanced First Aid Instructor approved to teach and assess Ofqual and to SQA standard. For more information see our First Aid page
Volunteer with Coastwatch for a few hours per week
Telephone us: 01294 271855
Learn new skills
Meet new friends
Have fun
Widen your horizons
Put something back into the Community
We support the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award scheme where young people from the age of 14 can participate in Coastwatch volunteering activities and also in developing new skills.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
For more information on DofE Award Scheme click below:
Telephone us: 01294 271855
If you find a mammal on the beach which you think is in danger, is in difficulty, or you believe is dead, please contact the Coastwatch office at the Beach Pavilion, or contact the BDMLR.
Coastwatch is proud to be a member of the Sea Safety Group
Our Station Manager and one of our Watchkeepers, out on the river Irvine on a cold, dreich January morning
Our station is manned by volunteers who keep watch around the Ayrshire Coast from Ardrossan to Troon.
RE-OPENING SOON
Coastwatch in Irvine provide eyes and ears along the coast, monitoring radio channels and providing a listening watch in poor visibility.
Hooray!! The shop will be
reopening soon. Watch this space.
Toilets will remain closed until suitable upgrades can be carried out in line with Covid-19 guidelines.
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME
WE WANT TO MEET YOU
