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!
Shop Volunteers
Helping with customer service and support, with the role focused on offering advice up to your comfort level and building up to assist with sales. In busy times this is invaluable support to try and allow our refurbishment mechanics to continue getting bikes ready for sale; while in quieter times it allows for extra help across the general retail duties of the shop. Gorgie is also busy with the Wee Bike Library project which you can get involved with, connecting children with a free bike loan (smiles all round).
We are currently looking for volunteers who can offer a weekly commitment at any of the following sessions
Tollcross;
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Wednesday 2-5pm
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Thursday 2-6pm
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Saturday 9:30am-1pm
Gorgie Hub;
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Saturday 1-4pm
Fix Your Own Bike Volunteers
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 looking for volunteers to help provide advice to those attending these sessions. 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 the entire session (3 hours) but we are flexible!
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