About Us
Here at Bristol Cycling Centre we are passionate about helping people, no matter age or ability, to enjoy cycling in a safe, traffic-free environment. We run a variety of sessions to the public, schools and do events with other organisations and charities. Some of these sessions include Learn to Ride, Family Disability Sessions, and Bikeability Level 1 and 2 courses.
It is important to us to keep our site tidy, clean and safe for our riders and staff. We offer seasonal, larger maintenance jobs such as Bramble Bashing and smaller, reoccurring jobs like keeping the track free from leaves and debris and tending to our wildflower garden.
Role
Do you love the outdoors? Interested in gardening and other maintenance work? Keen to gain some new skills?
We are looking for dedicated and outgoing volunteers to help us keep our site tidy and well cared for.
We need you to…
- Be hands-on and willing to get dirty.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Be willing to work in different weather conditions.
Time Commitment
This role is available as short morning shifts (9am-12.30pm). This role is available preferably mid-week alongside our school sessions, however we are happy for you to volunteer weekends if that is what is best for you.
We aim to get to know you and what aspect of the centre you enjoy, and will assign you to tasks best suited to areas you want to learn more about or increase your skill in.
This Volunteering Role will Involve:
- Working within a team on large and small maintenance jobs at the Centre.
- Sweeping our track, slope and Pump Track free from leaves and debris.
- Litter picking around the entrance to the site.
- Tending to our flower garden (variable with seasons).
We will provide:
- Support and basic training where appropriate, to develop your own skills in the areas you would like to focus on.
- A safe space to volunteer.
- Hot drinks and snacks.
Not only would you be a great help to us, but we want to help you too! If there’s a specific part of the centre you want to learn more about or specific skills you want to gain, let us know and we will do our best to help!
If you are interested get in contact, cyclingcentre@bristol.gov.uk !