Hours/time commitment: Thursday evenings between 4pm and 6pm (this could be subject to change) for the period June 2025 to October 2026
What is the role?: Building upon our desire to support young people in learning new skills, you will work with the team to help with a range of bike mechanics or maintenance issues
What does a day in the life of this role look like?: With scope to support in a group youth-hub setting alongside other team members, or 1:1 with a young person, you will be able to support them in fixing and improving their bikes, building their knowledge and skills and improving their confidence in the process
Are there any key skills, attitudes or experience needed for this role?: Knowledge of and experience in in bike maintenance, patience to support young people. An enhanced DBS is required for this role and if you are successful, we will support you in gaining this.
How do I apply for this role?: To apply for this role, please click here for a copy of the Volunteer Application form. Please ensure that the name of the role is written at the top of the form. Once complete, please e mail to marina.tuck@motiv8south.org.uk
In return for your hard work, we offer:
* Continued wellbeing and welfare support to staff, through regular supervision, appraisals, staff feedback and access to support networks and 24 hour counselling access through the company Employee Assistance Program.
* A comprehensive training package, to provide you with personal and professional development and to support your continuous professional development
* Thorough induction into core modules of work, providing you with a solid grounding in the field
* A challenging but rewarding work environment where you can make a difference
* A value driven culture that focuses on the employee and their needs
Safeguarding statement and pre-employment checks
At Motiv8, we are fully committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of our clients at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our volunteers will be expected to comply. All successful applicants will be required to complete the following pre-employment screening checks:
* An identity check (photo ID)
* Receipt of a minimum of 2 references
* Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
* A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check)
By Rina Tuck | 2025-06-18T10:02:28+00:00 June 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Volunteer Bike Mechanic (Gosport) #J-18808-Ljbffr