VOLUNTEER
Volunteer-Powered and Proud
Whether you’re motivated by your own love of cycling, a desire to make an impact, or the opportunity to make new friends, there’s a place for you as a volunteer at Upcycle Bikes. Our bike refurbishment process is made possible by the time and efforts of incredible volunteers who are part of our HUB Club—Heroes of Upcycle Bikes.
Join us! No experience necessary; just a willingness to learn and get your hands dirty. Whatever skill level you bring, we’ll provide education on all the basics, offering you the opportunity to learn new skills and ensuring the quality and safety of our bike refurbishment process.
Get Involved
INTERESTED VOLUNTEERS
We can’t wait to meet you! You can go through the following steps to get equipped to work on bikes as a volunteer mechanic here at Upcycle Bikes.
Step 1: Fill out the Become a Volunteer Form
Let us know some basic information about you.
Step 2: Sign up for Volunteer Orientation
A one-hour in-person introduction to Upcycle Bikes.
Step 3: Attend Mechanic Education
An in-depth training program that takes you through 5 modules of bike repair know-how. Choose to attend trainings either on monthly Monday evenings or daytime slots on weekdays. While you work through the trainings, you can sign up for Bike Refurbishment shifts to work on bikes in a limited capacity.
Step 4: Complete a Mentorship
Once you have completed all 5 modules of Mechanic Education, you can be paired up with an expert bike mechanic mentor who will give you further guidance.
Step 5: Become an Expert Mechanic
Once you complete your mentorship, you can sign up for Bike Refurbishment shifts and overhaul bikes from start to finish!
CURRENT VOLUNTEERS
Hey, we know you! Click the following link to access the HUB Club page, where you can find sign-up links, log your hours, and more.
GROUP VOLUNTEERS
Want to bring a group to the shop? We’d love to host you at one of our Shop Nights for an evening of bike prep, team building, and learning about Upcycle Bikes’ mission. Shop Nights are generally scheduled on weekday evenings and can accommodate groups of up to 12 people. We ask that the participating group sponsor their experience with a financial or in-kind donation.
Reach out to ride@upcyclebikes.org to learn more and schedule.