Volunteering Opportunities

The Centre for Better Health is pleased to work with a team of committed volunteers who contribute time, energy and skills to add value to our services. We provide a broad range of volunteering opportunities and aim to provide a supportive environment in which volunteers can learn transferable skills, meet other people, and give back to their community.

Volunteer at Better Health Bikes

Our social enterprise bike shop is supported by volunteers, who commit to volunteering one day a week for six months. Volunteers assist our friendly team of mechanics to recycle and service bikes, and keep our donated bike stock organised. Occasionally, volunteers may work alongside trainees who are on placement. For further details see our role description.

Applications for this role are open - to apply, please complete our application form here.

What’s the difference between a volunteer and trainee and which role is right for me?

We require our volunteers to have prior practical knowledge and experience of bicycle mechanics, and to feel confident working alongside trainees who may be struggling with their mental health. Many of our volunteers choose to volunteer to further develop their skills and give something back to their local community.

Our trainee placements are for adults who are out of work, or in jobs that they do not enjoy, and are struggling with their mental health. No prior knowledge of bike mechanics is expected, although individuals are welcome to apply if they do have this. Trainees set goals for their placement and have 1:1 check-ins to discuss areas they feel they need support with and to reflect on progress.

Volunteer course/workshop provider

Got a skill and a passion you want to share with your local community? Volunteers can work with The Centre for Better Health to plan and deliver or support a tutor on our Better Health Hub courses and workshops. We are open to the types of courses we run; however, they should promote wellbeing and encourage participation in the community.

While we do not require a formal teaching qualification, we do expect tutors to have prior experience of working in a community setting and ideally within mental health. For more information please email us or click here for an application form.