Turn your spare time into someone else's independence
Turn your spare time into someone else's independence
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Join the team at THE LIBERATION CYCLE.
We fix bikes, build community, and move our community forward.
Join us as a Trustee
Join us as a Trustee
The handlebars of our charity who share expertise and experiences, provide leadership, govern and spark sustainable scalability.
FUNDRAISING TRUSTEE
Brings lived experience and cultural insight to shape our long-term direction, ensuring we remain rooted in the real needs of refugees and under-served communities.
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Keeping our partnerships strong
Keeping our partnerships strong
The Outreach team is the front mech of our charity. They... who share expertise and experiences, provide leadership, govern and spark sustainable scalability.
PARTNER LIAISON:
Evaluates the effectiveness of our partnerships; evaluating whether we get what we need from our partners and if we are effectively providing what our partners say that they need from us (if they feel that it is a reasonable ask)
BENEFICIARY LIAISON:
Connect with our beneficiaries to help us better understand how a bike might best support them and specific features and elements of cycling that could best support them.
Be part of our workshop crew
Be part of our workshop crew
The Workshop is the rear mech of our charity. They... who share expertise and experiences, provide leadership, govern and spark sustainable scalability.
MECHANIC:
Help with the servicing and processing of bikes. They use relevant documentation in the workshop to process bikes to a consistent and safe standard; resulting in good quality bikes being issued to beneficiaries.
DONATION FINDER:
A remote role sourcing any free bikes in their community (Facebook mentions & marketplace in their area), collect and store (4-6 at a time) at which point DONATION COLLECTION picks up and brings to workshop.
DONATION COLLECTOR:
Volunteers holding a full UK Drivers' Licence collect donations from our donor partners and from members of the public on a weekly basis.
BIKE DELIVERY:
Volunteers holding a full UK Drivers' Licence deliver bikes to beneficiaries. Their delivery route is planned for them with a Google Map of directions shared with them. Perfect for volunteers who can primarily offer time on an adhoc basis.
Translating effort into momentum
Translating effort into momentum
The Workshop is the rear mech of our charity. They... who share expertise and experiences, provide leadership, govern and spark sustainable scalability.
BIKE CURATOR
Lists bikes for sales physically and online on our Shopify store and other marketplace platforms. They study metrics to gain insights to help inform changes in strategies that could generate more working revenue.
PARTS CURATOR:
Lists premium components for sales physically and online on our Shopify store and other marketplace platforms. They study metrics to gain insights to help inform changes in strategies that could generate more working revenue.
Cadence of Community
Cadence of Community
The Workshop is the rear mech of our charity. They... who share expertise and experiences, provide leadership, govern and spark sustainable scalability.
EVENTS ORGANISER:
Arranges engaging socials that bring people together and get them giving money to the charity; gaining something compelling in return. Training on how to use online ticketing system offered.
SHORT-FORM COMMS CREATOR:
Composes social posts following subjects and structures the Communications Strategy. Perfect for the tech-savvy who might be all over the functionality of Facebook, Instagram and/or LinkedIn.
LONG-FORM COMMS CREATOR:
Follows the format and structure outlined in the Communications Strategy to keep followers/subscribers informed on the charity's progress; aiming to convert subscribers to supporters.
Roadmap to volunteering with THE LIBERATION CYCLE
Roadmap to volunteering with THE LIBERATION CYCLE
THE INTRO RIDE
A 15-minute casual chat (in person, e-meet or on the bike!) to meet the team.
THE INDUCTION
Your first shift where you get your Welcome Pack and meet your Buddy.
PEDAL ON
Start contributing to the mission!
The Perks of our Peloton...
The Perks of our Peloton...
Shift your impact into a higher gear.
When you join The Liberation Cycle, you aren’t just donating your time—you’re gaining a masterclass in mechanics and a toolkit of skills that will last a lifetime. Beyond the grease and gears, you’ll find yourself at the heart of a vibrant local network, working alongside a diverse crew of neighbors who share your drive for sustainability and social good. There’s no "abstract" charity here; you’ll see the direct result of your hard work in the eyes of the person riding your refurbished bike toward their new future. Plus, once you’ve helped us hit our milestones, our workshop becomes yours: after just 10 hours of service, you’ll earn full access to our professional stands and tools to keep your own ride in peak condition.
Social Proof
Social Proof
"Everyone loves tinkering with bikes don’t they? I always have and was disappointed when the bike shop I worked in closed down. I then discovered THE LIBERATION CYCLE on my doorstep. All manner of bicycles are donated and I get to help get them up and running again, saved from the dump, donated to good causes and all in a lovely well equipped workshop with endless coffee and biscuits. What’s not to like?"
Tim, valued, regular volunteer
BIKES SAVED FROM LANDFILL
ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS
24
WASTE DIVERTED FROM LANDFILL (KG)
FAQs
FAQs
Do I need my own tools?
No, we provide everything.
Is there a minimum time commitment?
We love consistency, but we have 'Scenic Route' options for busy schedules.
I’ve never fixed a bike in my life—is that okay?
Yes! We love teaching.
Am I too young/ old to fix a bike?
No! However, we will need to arrange a meeting with the adults responsible for prospective young persons looking to volunteer prior to any potential agreement or arrangement.
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