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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Bike Mechanic

Twechar Community Action and its projects including East Dunbartonshire Climate Action Hub focus on
enhancing the lives of Twechar residents and residents from the wider East Dunbartonshire on climate
emergency issues, well-being, youth and elderly projects as well as life long learning. With a host of
activities and events for the community to enjoy and get involved with.
Describe the volunteering Opportunity
We need skilled bike mechanics to work from our newly opened Outdoor Pursuits Centre in our state of the
art Bike Maintenance workshop. We wish to offer regular drop in sessions for all residents of East
Dunbartonshire to have their bike fixed but also to learn the skills too needed to upkeep their bikes.

Experience required

Bike mechanics

Travel details

Twechar outdoor Pursuits Centre, 15 Canal Row G659DT. There is a bus service that stops right outside
the gate.

Support
Training details

After an application is filled in and an informal chat taken place, if the post is to be filled is suitable for both
parties then an induction will take place. This will include a tour of the building covering health & safety, fire
regulations and relevant policy and procedure forms filled in. The volunteer will be introduced to key
members of staff and be given a buddy to have as a contact who will meet at least once a month to check
in, of course they can be contacted when the volunteer needs them. Further training will be offered to the
volunteer

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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