Organisation

Valley Cycle Workshop

Description

Valley Cycle Workshop is a volunteer run, self funded community bike workshop aiming to recycle bicycles, help people gain bicycle ownership/maintenance skills and give them help to work on their bikes using proper tools with technical advice and support.

Volunteers at Valley Cycle Workhops:

• build, strip and repair bicycles

• assist the public with any bike issues they have

• learn useful bicycle repair skills that they can use for life.

Long time volunteers (3 months plus) will get to choose a bike to refurbish and take home.

Requirements

• Outgoing and able to communicate well with people from all walks of life.

• At least 16 years of age.

• Experience not essential, learn as you go.

Time commitment

• The Valley Cycle Workshop is open 2 days a week - Tuesday afternoons 3:30pm - 5:30pm and Saturday mornings 9:30am - 12:30pm.

• Volunteer for both days or just one

Background Check

• Police

How to apply

Please email Mike at valleycycle@northeastvalley.org

Please CC in volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email. Also, we have a great email template and helpful tips on making an effective application here: https://www.unicrewotago.org/aboutpriceless