Bike Workshop Volunteer - Refurbishment and Repairs
Volunteer to help Sue Ryder be there when it matters
Do you have a passion for bikes and love to repair, reuse and recycle? If so this could be the role for you! Our Bike Workshop is an exciting and popular venture for Sue Ryder, based at our Luton Sue Ryder charity shop. Started in mid-2022, it is very popular with the community and we are looking for volunteers to join the Bike Workshop team.
You will help us with the bike donations that we receive, helping to restore them ready for sale. You will be one of the store’s friendly faces who will help us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our charity work.
Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18. We regret that we cannot proceed with your application if you are not yet 18.
The Role – Bike Workshop Volunteer - Refurbishment and Repairs
• Receiving and assessing donated bicycles
• Minor mechanical repairs / refurbishment and conducting safety checks of bicycles ready for sale.
• Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock
• Greeting and helping customers
• Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking,
• Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented
About you
As a Bike Workshop Refurbishment and Repairs Volunteer you will:
• Have an interest in repairing items and using tools (training provided)
• Have an eye for detail
• Enjoy helping and engaging with customers
• Be enthusiastic and pro-active
• Enjoy working as part of a team
Experience of bicycle mechanics would be advantageous but not essential
How you will benefit
• Make new friends and become a part of your local community
• Be part of a friendly team
• Learn new, transferable skills and enhance your CV. Volunteers are encouraged to learn and achieve a qualification in bicycle mechanics.
• Flexible working
• Volunteer discount on donated goods
• Travel expenses – we are happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses for a minimum regular commitment.
About Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.
Sue Ryder places huge value on the diversity that we have within our team of volunteers and supporters.
*Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin