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Online Sales Specialist (eBay & Facebook Marketplace)

Farcycles is dedicated to refurbishing and rehoming preloved bikes. While most of our bikes find new riders locally, we often receive more specialist bikes, components, and accessories that deserve a broader audience.

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic volunteer online sales specialist to help us list and manage sales through platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace. If you have experience selling online, enjoy engaging with buyers, and want to contribute your skills to a great cause, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

  • Photograph and describe specialist bikes, parts, and accessories for online listings

  • Manage listings, respond to buyer questions, and handle dispatch logistics

  • Help us raise valuable funds to support our local cycling initiatives and charity work

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience with eBay and/or Facebook Marketplace (essential)

  • An eye for detail and an interest in online selling

  • A proactive, trustworthy person with a few hours to spare each week

  • Someone committed to making a difference in their local community

What you’ll gain:

  • A chance to use your skills for a positive impact

  • Flexible hours and the support of a friendly team

  • Valuable experience in e-commerce and social enterprise

Interested? Get in touch today and help us put great bikes into the right hands—all while supporting a good cause.

Bike Mechanic (Qualified or Experienced)

Farcycles charity bike shop is seeking experienced or qualified bike mechanics to volunteer their time and skills. We refurbish preloved bikes to give them a new lease of life and also carry out servicing work for local customers.

We’re especially looking for volunteers to cover three-hour shifts on Thursdays and Saturdays. Whether you’re professionally trained or have strong practical experience, your expertise could make a real difference.

What you'll do:

  • Repair and service donated bikes for resale

  • Carry out basic service work for customer bikes

  • Help mentor less experienced volunteers (if comfortable doing so)

  • Support our mission to promote cycling and sustainability

You should have:

  • Solid mechanical skills (qualified or proven by experience)

  • A practical, problem-solving mindset

  • A passion for bikes and community work

  • Availability for a regular weekly or fortnightly shift

Join a supportive and friendly team in a workshop full of character—and bikes with stories.

Interested? Get in touch—we’d love to meet you.

Shop Assistant

Be the friendly face of our community bike shop.

Our team is dedicated to helping to get more people cycling and giving preloved bikes a new lease of life. We're looking for a confident and capable volunteer shop assistant to help us keep the front of house running smoothly.

We have several time slots available each week and need reliable volunteers to help customers, handle transactions, and keep the shop organised.

What you'll do:

  • Welcome customers and handle enquiries in person and by phone

  • Assist with bike sales, accessories, and service bookings

  • Take in bike donations and explain our process

  • Keep the shop tidy, well-stocked, and running smoothly

  • Support the mechanics by handling front-of-house needs

You should have:

  • Some experience in a customer-facing role

  • A genuine interest in bikes and helping people

  • A friendly, proactive attitude and good organisational skills

  • The ability to think on your feet and work independently

Interested? Get in touch today and help us put great bikes into the right hands—all while supporting a good cause.