Bike Repair & Youth Engagement Volunteer - People Arise Now

Help young people learn bike repair skills, build confidence and get involved in positive activities at local bike ramps and/or at our Monday Bike Repair club.

About the Organisation

People Arise Now is a charity supporting individuals, families and communities through youth work, skills development, community activities and other practical support.

What you will be doing

You will support our detached youth team at the Sutton Pumptrack (Rosehill Park West, Sutton, SM1 3EY), using bike repair as a way to engage young people and build positive relationships.

You may:

  • Help young people learn basic bike maintenance and repairs.
  • Show young people how to safely use bike repair tools.
  • Help with punctures, brakes, chains, tyres and basic servicing.
  • Encourage young people to have a go and develop practical skills.
  • Help create a positive and welcoming environment at the bike ramps.
  • Engage young people in conversations and positive activities.
  • Signpost to other local youth activities.
  • Help set up and pack away equipment.

You do not need to be a qualified bike mechanic. Enthusiasm, patience and an interest in bikes are just as important.

What's in it for you?

  • Make a real difference to young people in your local community.
  • Help young people develop practical and transferable skills.
  • Gain experience of youth and community work.
  • Develop your own bike repair skills.
  • Meet new people and become part of a friendly team.

What skills will you need?

We're looking for people who are:

  • Friendly, approachable and patient.
  • Interested in working with young people.
  • Basic bike repair skills.
  • Reliable and willing to work as part of a team.
  • Good at listening and communicating.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in a community setting.

Minimum age 18+

This organisation will need to carry out a DBS check for this role. Find out more about DBS checks for volunteers.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time commitment:

2-4 hours a week.

Location:

Sutton Pumptrack, Rosehill Park West, Sutton, SM1 3EY

Our Monday bike repair club (4:30pm – 6:30pm) takes place at Hill House, Bishopsford Road, Carshalton, SM4 6BL

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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