Current Volunteer Needs:
- Mailchimp e-mail
- Google Ads
- Social Media
- Event photographer or videographer (no experience necessary)
- Occasional help hanging posters around town for events
- Occasional help manning a table to talk about what we are all about
Bike Shop Volunteer Needs:
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We ask that bike mechanics, at a minimum, be able to:– check frame and fork alignment– assess a bike’s aesthetic and mechanical condition– inspect, install, overhaul and adjust the bearing systems (headset, BB, hubs)– inspect, install, overhaul and adjust the control systems– true the wheels (radially, laterally, dish, spoke replacement)– inspect, install, overhaul and adjust the brake system (including cantis, Vs, sidepulls and discs)– inspect, install, overhaul and adjust the shift system (including troubleshooting indexed systems and the ability to figure out compatibility issues)– inspect, install, and overhaul the drivetrain (chain, rings, cogs)
If you feel you can do these things, please email sales@communtiycycles.org to move forward in the volunteer process
Help Us, Help Yourself, Learn a Lot, and Have a Ton of Fun!
Follow the flow below to volunteer in our bike shop:
A thank you note confirms your application has been submitted!
Take our online orientation to learn the lay of the shop and our processes. Note: a shop orientation is NOT required for Community Service, one-time events like our Kids Bike Holiday Giveaway, or occasional help outside of the Shop.
How to Sign Up for Volunteer Shifts to Work on Bikes
- Log into your Personal Site by clicking the link in the ‘Your Volunteer Information’ email. This is your very own personal page used for tracking your progress and signing up for shifts (Click here to resend this email).
- Select Volunteer Job Listing tab to sign up for a shift.
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- Only sign up for Jobs you are qualified for. If you are unsure, ask a Community Cycles employee.
- New volunteers typically sign up for VOL Volunteer In Training.
- Community Service volunteers should only sign up for Court Ordered Community Service
- Click “Sign Up” next to a available shift. A popup window will appear
- Select “Sign Up,” adjusting the number of volunteers only if it is a group (for an event or service project, e.g.)
- The system gives a “Thank you for signing up for volunteering” message.
- You will receive a Volunteer Job Signup Thank You email with date/location of your shift
- You will get a reminder email 2 days before your shift.
Scheduling a Shift for next Month
Select the Volunteer Job Calendar tab, select the month, select the shift, and signup as described above.
Canceling a Shift
If you cannot attend, please select “Cancel” next to the shift under the “View your information” tab.
Update your information
You can update your contact information in the box on the bottom left and click “update.” Your information will be saved in our database.
Retrieve your login if you’ve already signed up as volunteer (email greeter@communitycycles.org if you don’t get an email)
Interested in volunteering outside the bike shop?
We’re working to streamline this application process. At the moment, please email:
communications@communitycycles.org
Let us know what you are interested in doing, from graphic design to event assistance.
Benefits
- meet new people and be part of a community
- give back to the community
- help keep bikes out of the landfill
- resume-building
- volunteer gatherings and social events
- learn bike mechanics
- get dibs on fancy parts
- Attend workshops to enhance your skills (not required, but always a great idea)
Our Appreciation
- 50 hours – Community Cycles socks and a shop name tag
- 75 hours – Community Cycles T-shirt
- 100 hours – 20% off new retail
- 150 hours – Mechanic’s Blue Shirt
- 200 hours – Free: Complete Mechanics Series OR wholesale+10% on new retail
- 500 hours – Community Cycles Cycling Jersey
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