Volunteering
Volunteering with The Bike Station you could... help to process donated bikes, help out on our shop floor, create engaging social media content, support Fix Your Own Bike sessions and so much more!
Take a look at what volunteering opportunities we're currently recruiting for below.
If you have a skill that you think could make a positive impact with us, please get in touch via email at jamie.henderson@thebikestation.org.uk!
Fix Your Own Bike Volunteer - Edinburgh
Our public facing Fix Your Own Bike sessions are back up and running on Wednesday evenings (5-8pm) and Saturdays (1-4pm) at Tollcross!
We are currently in the process of recruiting several new volunteers, so may not need extra support just now. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to get in touch as it's always helpful to have your interest noted.
Those best fit for the role would have a lot of experience with bike maintenance and also be good at calmly communicating advice to participants.
The desired commitment would be for one entire session (3 - 3.5 hours) at least every fortnight but we are flexible!
Community Hub Volunteer - Perth
We are looking for volunteers to support the smooth operation of our Perth Community Hub, helping to facilitate our communities programmes. Helping to deliver on our customer facing activities, ensuring each interaction leaves people feeling supported and happy. This will have a positive impact on our capacity to support access to bikes and cycling in Perth.
The minimum volunteer commitment is 3-4 hours per week, ideally you will be available for at least one set time slot every week.
The time slots currently available are:
● Friday: 3:00pm - 3:00pm
● Saturday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Sales Volunteer
Do you have an eye for detail? Would you like to get that desired component to the ideal customer?
Help to support The Bike Station in selling goods online, for example on eBay and Gumtree platforms. This allows us to often get higher value items sold faster than if they were in the physical shop alone, increasing our revenue to put back into community programmes such as the Wee Bike Library. The role would be in person in our Gorgie branch, with comfort in working amongst a team as well as individually.
Knowledge of bike parts, experience with photography and a comfort with online communication are all a big plus. Ideal start time would be early to mid October, with a weekly commitment of 3-4 hours per week.
Benefits of Volunteering
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Become part of a team of volunteers and staff who are all passionate about bikes and keen to create a change in Edinburgh & Perth, which you too directly contribute to
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After 6 months of volunteering you can access heavily discounted Velotech training, a nationally recognised award in the bicycle industry, to develop your skills and have evidence of your skills
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Volunteers are included in the pool of internal recruitment for new jobs within the organisation so it can be a great opportunity to see the available roles as and when they arise
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For volunteers able to offer long-term commitments, parts both new and used as well as bikes, can be accessed at a discounted price.
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Joining social rides, activities and parties to meet fellow members of the team and celebrate the important work we do
Interested? Get in touch with our Volunteer Development Officer at jamie.henderson@thebikestation.org.uk