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Community Gift Exchange
- VO90407
How would you like to be part of a charity with a difference? At Community Gift Exchange (CGX) we believe everyone has a gift or skill to share.
Little or no experience? All the better! CGX aims to equip people with the skills they need to go onto sustainable employment or further training (see also training details for further info). We want to help you realise your goals no matter how small or big!
We value our Volunteers so much that we offer everyone who gives their time a free hearty, home-made lunch. Past and current volunteers particularly appreciate making new friends and being part of a genuinely inclusive community.
Cycleworks aims to save bicycles from going to waste by repairing, fixing and restoring so they can be ridden once again!
What can I expect to learn and do in this role?
• Bicycle refurbishment including : bike ‘stripping’; brake and gear calibration; wheel repair and building; pedal care and repair
• How to set up a bicycle for a customer
• How to fully clean and maintain a bicycle
• How to check parts for wear and sort accordingly
• Maintain the workshop to a high standard of tidiness
This is a great opportunity if you are interested in going into mechanics or engineering to gain experience of a workshop environment.
CGX have conducted and implemented a Covid-secure Risk Assessment and follow government guidelines. The safety and wellbeing of our volunteers and staff is our highest priority.
Experience required
Little or no experience? All the better! CGX aims to equip people with the skills they need to go onto sustainable employment or further training (see also training details for further info). We want to help you realise your goals no matter how small or big!
Travel expenses
travel costs refunded
Support
Training details
Volunteers can benefit from a dedicated support service
On the job training by their qualified Supervisor
Access to a qualified Occupational Therapist for vocational assessment and training
Opportunity to gain a qualifications in bike mechanics through ‘Velotech’ courses.
Taster
Informal interview (in person or over the phone) and then a trial shift to see if both parties feel it’s a right fit.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
10am-12.30pm or 12.30pm-4pm (flexible) Volunteers receive a wholesome lunch and unlimited tea and coffee on shift.
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Bike mechanic Volunteer with Community Gift Exchange
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Al Priestnall, Community Gift Exchange
Al Priestnall, Community Gift Exchange
Email address: alpriestnall.cgx@outlook.com
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Ayrshire:
Contact name: VASA Volunteering
Email address: volunteer@vasa.scot
Thank you for registering your interest in Bike mechanic Volunteer with Community Gift Exchange.
Community Gift Exchange has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO90407.