VOLUNTEER
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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 volunteer here at Upcycle Bikes. We have multiple volunteer opportunities, including event assistance, administration, and bike refurbishment.
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 volunteering at Upcycle Bikes.
For anyone interested in working as a volunteer mechanic, the following steps will be next:
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 slots on weekdays. While you work through the trainings, you can sign up for Bike Refurbishment shifts to work on prepping bikes.
Step 4: Master Bike Repair
Rack up Bike Refurbishment shifts and work alongside our expert mechanics as you master the basics you’ve learned!
CURRENT VOLUNTEERS
Hey, we know you! Visit the HUB Club page to log your hours, sign up for volunteer shifts and events, 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.
AMBASSADORS
Leverage your network to build awareness and relationships for Upcycle Bikes as a champion of our mission. Become an ambassador and you'll play a valuable role in helping us grow our impact. Ambassadors meet quarterly for connection, updates, and planning.
Reach out to ride@upcyclebikes.org to learn more and express interest.