Description
Do you love bikes? Would you like to learn new bike repair and maintenance skills to help other people cycle?
We are looking for volunteers to help in our Bike Repair and Maintenance Group. This group:
-Services bikes belonging to in the community
-Renovates donated bikes to give to people who could not have one otherwise
-Maintains the fleet of bikes used by our team of volunteer lock keepers
Training will be given but we are particularly looking for people who already have some interest in bikes. Committed volunteers will be given the opportunity to work towards certified Bike Mechanic Training.
Organisation aims and objectives
We are a group of local volunteers united by our love of the canal for the benefit of our local community and the environment. We have a small staff team, a group of dedicated volunteers, and are supported by a volunteer Board of local people too. The canal-side provides a wealth of opportunities for visitors, families and the local community. Whether you are interested in boating, walking, cycling, foraging, volunteering, culture, or arts and heritage, there is a way to get involved in fun and meaningful activities on offer by the canal. What we do: Volunteering opportunities – We aim to get people engaged with the life of the canal, from locals to visitors. We engage volunteers through who have the opportunity to learn new skills, increase teamwork skills, do meaningful, environmentally friendly work outdoors, as well as through our developing Repair Shop community workshop (news updates on that soon!). Lock-keepers meet boaters from across the world, and everyone can meet new people from their own community and learn about the history and heritage of the canal. Events and activities – We run events to celebrate the canal as a resource and provide entertainment and activities locally, and we are always looking out for new ideas and connections. Day boat hire – We are the proud caretakers of the ‘Jaggy Thistle’, a cosy 32 foot self-drive canal boat that carries up to 8 passengers, suitable for all ages and comes completely equipped with facilities to cook food and prepare drinks, and an on board toilet. Her hire season runs from March to October. Lock-keeping – We provide lock-keeping services along the canal and you will see our volunteers operating the locks and cycling along the tow paths. Wave or say hello, they will be happy to see you and talk to you about their work. If you are interested in volunteering, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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Frequency and commitment details
Wednesday 10-1pm. Generally timing is flexible and can be arranged around the volunteer. Commitment is roughly 2 hrs per week.
Restrictions
Experience required: Any practical skills would be helpful but what is important is an enthusiasm for making and repairing things, for learning new skills and passing on what you know.
Travel details: Portdownie, Lock 16, Falkirk, FK1 4PF.
Minimum age: 16
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses reimbursed. 45p per mile or bus/train fare.
Training details: Informal chat and application form, induction into Go Forth and Clyde.
Ongoing training to build on whatever bike repair skills the volunteer has.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet