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Sustrans are the charity making it easier for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle. Our I Bike project delivers outdoor...

I Bike Schools volunteering

This opportunity takes place between 12 Dec 2023 and 15 Jul 2024

You can help support our ‘I Bike’ team to deliver outdoor activities for children and young people at schools in Bishopbriggs (5 minutes Subway ride from Queen Street), Kirkintilloch, Lenzie or Lennoxtown. This would suit people who enjoy being active, and have an enthusiastic mindset about young people and outdoor education. The activities you can help with could include; teaching children and young people how to cycle or scoot, school playground cycle/scooter skills activities, leading cycle rides or walks, showing people how to look after and repair a cycle, or helping with the maintenance of our bikes that we lend out (training provided). I Bike volunteering is very flexible - you will be provided with an online calendar which shows the upcoming dates for planned activities, so you can decide which ones you'd like to attend. Activities take place within school hours (between 9am and 3pm) during school term times. There are no activities during school holidays (July-mid August).

Any travel expenses will be repaid, and we run volunteer social events several times a year.

Contact Name

Caro.kemp@sustrans.org.uk or Annie.cousins@sustrans.org.uk

Benefits to self

Get outdoors and be active Gain a fun and rewarding experience of working with children and young people Develop your communication and interpersonal skills by engaging with children and young people Meet new people Develop your bicycle mechanic skills and knowledge about active travel

Benefits to others

You will be making a positive impact on young people’s confidence and ability to get around in their community, as well as making a significant contribution to their health and wellbeing.

Location

Bishopbriggs, Lenzie, Lennoxtown, Kirkintilloch

Training available

if required we can book you on any of the following training courses, which will provide you with a recognised qualification: Cycle Ride Leader, Bikeability Instructor, Cycle Trainer, First Aid and Velotech (bicycle mechanics).  We can also provide training on basic bike repair and maintenance.

Hours per week

Flexible

PVG required

No

Support and supervision details

You will be supported by our I Bike officers, who will be leading the school sessions, and our Volunteer Officers who will be your main point of contact who will answer your questions and organise any training you require.
  • TypeChildren, Education, Environmental, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Sports, Young People

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