Volunteering @ back2bikes
For new volunteers it’s best to come along on a Thursday. we provide a free lunch, and will help you along your bike fixing journey.
If you are working during the week, you can come on Saturdays from 10am – 4pm. You don’t have to come along every week, just when you can, although we suspect you’ll like it a lot, and will want to become a regular.
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WORKSHOP TRAINING
The training is very much hands on, we will provide guidance
as you need it. Soon you’ll be helping other volunteers with
your new knowledge.
We have all the tools you will need (and many you won’t know
what to do with). We can advise you on what to buy if you
would like to get your own tools.
Please wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty, and
wear close toed footwear to protect your feet in the event of
you dropping something, or accidentally stubbing your toes.
Long hair should be tied up for safety, and avoid wearing a tie
or anything too loose. The workshop is a smoke free zone.
You’ll be encouraged to refer to internet resources such as
www.sheldonbrown.com, and various other internet sites
that have tips and suggestions. If you want to turn “pro”, we’ll send you along to Bicycle Training Australia, for a Cert II or Cert III course, www.bicycletrainingaustralia.com.au, you can do the required practical hours with us.
OTHER (NON-WORKSHOP) JOBS
We need help with other activities to round out our services to the community. These positions are very rewarding in themselves, as they involve working with the community and helping with our charitable purpose.
We are in the lucky position where the money generated from the workshop can be used to help others. The only pre-requisites for these jobs are a love of bikes and a willingness to help with a good cause.