Volunteer

The truth is, with only a big pile of BIKES none of this would be possible! We need people. In fact, we are looking for people just like you. Whatever your skills, we have a spot for you. Want to help out? Check out the opportunities we have for you to donate your time:

Second Tuesdays

These monthly drop-in volunteer sessions from 4-7pm take place at our workshop on Riverview Drive. This is a great spot for folks who want to help us get some projects accomplished. No need to call ahead unless you plan to bring a big group, just show up!

We will have projects available for various skillsets and appreciate you taking time to help out. Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole three hours, we are glad to have you. We will start to wrap up all projects by 6:40pm.

2018 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8
* Please note the March 13th event has been canceled due to program overlap in the workshop and cold weather!

"The Fix" Mechanic Assistants

Each summer we offer weekly, drop-in bike repair clinic programs in various neighborhoods throughout Kalamazoo. These are called Fixapalooza programs, or "The Fix" for short. Sometimes six kids drop-in during that two hour period and sometimes we get over 20! If you have some basic bike mechanic skills and can coach a student through making their own repairs with your guidance, we would love to have you join us! All tools and parts are provided. Most programs take place anywhere from 3pm-8pm, June-August.

If you are interested in trying out this volunteer role, please contact us to get details from our Program Manager. "The Fix" summer schedule typically comes out by the end of April.

Committee Volunteer

Do you have an interest in lending your professional skills in a regular capacity? If you are not exploring joining our Board of Directors, perhaps you have an interest in joining one of our committees as a volunteer. Have a background and experience that will help us successfully plan and host one of our two special fundraising events each year? Tweed Ride in October or Bike-a-Palooza in May can always use an extra set of enthusiastic helping hands. Event planning meetings happen monthly, and more regularly leading up to the event.

If you think you may be interested, let us know through our secure "Contact Us" form online!

Corporate Volunteer Groups

Have a large group you want to get out in the community for an afternoon? In the past we've work with groups from Stryker, Pfizer, Tekna, and more to bring an engaging experience to their team that supports our students, work, and mission.

The best and most popular option involves your group purchasing any number of new bicycles and allowing us to facilitate a team building activity around putting those bikes together piece by piece. Our team pairs those bikes with children in this community who may be experiencing financial and/or circumstantial hardship and deliver them right to their door. Group volunteer events can be hosted at our shop on Riverview Drive or at a facility of your choice. Contact us for more information!