Getting started

If you are interested in volunteering with the Bicycle Tree, you may call the shop during our hours of operation, send us an email, or just drop on by any time we’re open. Typically, new volunteers should complete an orientation, which is usually held during our Friday volunteer hours between 1 and 6 pm.

New volunteers must fill out this Hold Harmless Agreement and either our online Volunteer Form or our printed Volunteer Information Form. You may also download our Volunteer Handbook.

If you’re ready to volunteer, get in touch!

ways to volunteer with The Bicycle Tree

The Bicycle Tree is run by volunteers. We'd be delighted if you can join us!

Volunteers with bike repair skills are always needed, but we need people who can do all sorts of things! Here's a partial list of some of the many volunteer opportunities available at The Bicycle Tree:

 

BIKE MECHANICS     

Skilled bike mechanics are at the heart of the services we offer. Even if your bike mechanic skills don't go much beyond fixing a flat, you're still welcome to show up and help out — it's a great hands-on opportunity to develop your bike repair skills.


NON-MECHANICAL SHOP ASSISTANCE

If you're not comfortable helping people fix their bikes, we can still use your assistance at the shop. You can help us organize or clean the shop, assist customers, and answer the phone, amongst other tasks.  


OUTREACH AT EVENTS

We regularly attend a variety of community events, and can always use personable volunteers to tell members of the public about who we are and what we do.


MARKETING

We can use a hand in bringing greater awareness of the services we offer through various avenues, including our website, facebook, twitter, tumblr, Instagram, and Pinterest.


GRAPHIC DESIGN

We are always putting out new flyers and other promotional/ informational materials. Graphic design help is always needed!


GRANTSEEKING

As a non-profit community organization, we can use all the assistance we can get to help us build relationships with people who would like to help fund the work we do.


FUNDRAISING EVENTS

We can use help with event planning, volunteer coordination, and business outreach. We are receptive to your suggestions for fundraising activities.


FLYER DISTRIBUTION

We have flyers to distribute at bike rides, coffee shops, record stores, campuses, community centers, on the street… anywhere people will find them! Come to the shop to pick up a stack!

 
 
 

Other ideas

Did you have another idea for how you'd like to volunteer with us? Hit us up! We're receptive to new ideas and new ways to engage volunteers.