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Volunteer Bike Mechanic - Biko Bikes SA SU 26/27
Organisation Details
Biko Bikes
Sub theme: Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Science and Technology
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Biko Bikes is a student-led project, which contributes to a more sustainable Manchester by promoting cycling, offering affordable bicycle rental, and teaching bicycle maintenance to students.
Description of role: We’re Biko Bikes, the University of Manchester’s student run bike workshop. At Bikos, we offer bike repairs, rentals, and sales. Our volunteer mechanics make all this happen!
Whether you’re already a pro or you’ve never worked on a bike before, we offer a friendly, supportive space where you can hone your repair skills and make real change. Our repairs are done at cost, with no labour charge and wholesale prices wherever we can’t reuse a second hand part. We’re proud of the work we do saving students money, promoting active lifestyles, and keeping bikes out of the scrap heap.
If you're interested in getting involved we run regular volunteer only sessions throughout the week. We'll set you up shadowing with one of our volunteer mechanics and provide access to courses led by professional mechanics. We have a clear pathway to joining and would love to talk more about you getting stuck in at the workshop!
Bike bike bike!
Whether you’re already a pro or you’ve never worked on a bike before, we offer a friendly, supportive space where you can hone your repair skills and make real change. Our repairs are done at cost, with no labour charge and wholesale prices wherever we can’t reuse a second hand part. We’re proud of the work we do saving students money, promoting active lifestyles, and keeping bikes out of the scrap heap.
If you're interested in getting involved we run regular volunteer only sessions throughout the week. We'll set you up shadowing with one of our volunteer mechanics and provide access to courses led by professional mechanics. We have a clear pathway to joining and would love to talk more about you getting stuck in at the workshop!
Bike bike bike!
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Commercial Awareness, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 10
Location:
The University of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PR