Why do you volunteer?

After receiving a lot of assistance on returning to cycling, I want to share the experience I have gained along the way and the joy of cycling with others.  It also offers me the chance to stay active and sociable which benefits both my physical and mental well-being.

What skills and experience do you bring to Sunny Cycles?

Cycle Ride Leader certified by Cycling Scotland

Cycle Training Assistant - SCQF Level 5 certified by Cycling Scotland

Emergency First Aid at Work certified.

Previous experience volunteering with children and young adults. 

Why do you volunteer?

After taking early retirement, from my job as a Field Service Engineer, I missed the customer interaction I had after 40yrs in the job.

Volunteering with a Charity that enabled me to still engage with the customer, & build up a rapport with them, was very rewarding & (if truth be told) it rekindled the spark I had lost in my retirement.

What skills and experience do you bring to Sunny Cycles?

I feel I can bring 40 yrs of experience of dealing with the public, in various situations, in a calm professional manner, but can also ( when appropriate) engage in light hearted conversation/laughter to build a rapport with my customers.

I enjoy cycling, & I'm very approachable, enabling me to make new friends.

I am very committed to my role as a volunteer, as I was 5 1/2 yrs in the same role, until recently.

Why do you volunteer?

I think it’s about showing customers new possibilities; Growing them to become more confident and happy in their lives. Cycling is “the carrot” which attracts people in, but there’s no telling what that leads to!

What skills and experience do you bring to Sunny Cycles?

My paid work roles, latterly, were in employability, where we helped customers fulfil their potential in their working lives.

Why do you volunteer?

Social aspect, and networking with like minded people.

What skills and experience do you bring to Sunny Cycles?

Ride leader/helper, mechanic (silver grade)

Why do you volunteer?

I like working with the public and passing on my knowledge and experience to them.

What skills and experience do you bring to Sunny Cycles?

I have volunteered for over 3 and a half years on a cycling project.
And have that experience behind me. And I would like to continue doing this.
I like to help and assist people and I also do basic mechanics.

Why do you volunteer?

To help the public gain their own experience on a bike. And help anyone with any questions that they have about going a bike.

What skills and experience do you bring to Sunny Cycles?

I am friendly and I’m a fast worker. I inform people of how to ride safely .
And to be safe and ensure that no-one gets injured.
I have 7 years previous experience in volunteering on a cycling project.