02/06/2026
As part of Volunteer Week, we're celebrating all our amazing volunteers, including those in our Birmingham workshop who have spent the last six months learning mechanics, refurbishing bikes, and supporting our bike donation sessions! ✨️ Their enthusiasm, humour, and willingness to get stuck in have made them a valued part of the workshop community. One of those volunteers is Morteza, who even managed to build his own bike along the way:
“My experience as a volunteer at The Bike Project was really great and very valuable. From the very beginning, everyone was really kind and welcoming, especially Ahmad, who helped me a lot.
Ahmad supported me both technically and in terms of explaining things clearly. Whenever I had questions, he would patiently help me out and made it much easier for me to learn new skills. His friendly attitude also helped me feel more comfortable and connect better with the rest of the team. He is truly professional, kind, and supportive.
Even though there weren’t many electric or hydraulic bikes to work on at that time, I still had the chance to work on other types of bikes and improve my skills. For example, the bike you can see in the picture is something I built almost completely from scratch myself, and I’m still using it now. Overall, it was a really meaningful experience for me, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to volunteer and learn at The Bike Project.”
Thank you, Morteza, for everything you've contributed over the past few months. It's been fantastic to see your skills grow, and we're delighted that you're still riding the bike you built yourself! 🙌
