Volunteer Bike Maintenance Assistant
Strawberry Line Cafe and Cycle Project
| Name: | Volunteer Bike Maintenance Assistant |
| Organisation: | Strawberry Line Cafe and Cycle Project |
| Location: | Strawberry Line Cycle Project, Platform 1, Yatton Railway Station, Yatton, North Somerset, BS49 4AJ |
| Type: |
Part Time
This role could be fixed regular shifts or flexible
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Description
We are seeking people with a passion for cycling and a knowledge of bike maintenance, to share their enthusiasm and skills with the people involved in our project. Our bikes are used for hire by the public and for group activities by those in the local community. In addition to the cycling work we do in the community, we also offer a range of training and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities. People who volunteer with us will have to opportunity to be involved in all elements of our project.
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Organisation Description
The Strawberry Line Cafe and Cycle Project is a not for profit Community Interest Company with paid employees in its cafe and cycle hire at Yatton Station. It exists to employ and train adults with learning disabilities.
When
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Cause / Interests
- Disability
- Employment
- Environment
- Mentoring
- Sport and Outdoor Activities
- Youth
Types of Activity
- Community Work
- General and Helping
- Mentoring
- Practical Work and DIY
Skills and Qualifications
Requirements
We are seeking volunteers who have a knowledge of bike maintenance and the ability to carry out the required tasks of cycle maintenance. A passion and enjoyment of cycling and the great outdoors would be advantageous too. In addition to this, we ask that all volunteers are enabling and empowering to those they are working with; sharing their knowledge and skills with those involved in our project.
Benefits
We have a great team who work at our project, we are a supportive team who embrace individuality and enable each other to achieve. We would offer fun, friendship, emotional support, opportunities to develop skills and to gain a wide range of experiences.
Additional/Specific Suitabilities
| Minimum Age: | 16 | |
| Maximum Age: | NA | |
| Disabled Access: | Yes | |
| Wheelchair Access: | Yes | |
| Expenses: | Refreshments provided and public transport costs or mileage offered | |
| Restrictions: | NA | |
| Induction: | NA | |
| Insurance Cover: | NA | |
| Special Needs: | NA | |
| Offer: | Support Provided | |
| Training: | Training Provided | |
| Other: | NA |
Recruitment Method
Informal discussion, References, DBS Check, Taster session