Help Kids Build Their Own Chopper & Low Rider Bicycles

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In Chopper Shop, students learn to design and build their own high quality chopper and low-rider bicycles. Students progress from learning the fundamentals of welding and metal fabrication to building custom bikes using complex techniques needed to build show quality bikes. After mastering the skills involved in bike building and design, students are allowed to create projects on commission. Students at this level work with clients to create proposals, contracts, and budgets while continuing to improve their technical and creative skills. These advanced students are mentors for beginning participants and establish a youth driven environment for the class.

The Chopper Shop Assistant must have a commitment to bettering lives through education. The Chopper Shop Assistant should also be patient and have an enthusiasm for learning. Knowledge of and experience welding and metal fabrication is a plus. Working with middle-school and high-school students in a classroom environment is also helpful.

COMMITMENT: All Workshop volunteers must complete volunteer orientation. Program hours are generally on Monday through Friday, from 3:30PM to 7PM. We ask that our volunteers agree to commit to at least 8 hours per month for a minimum of 3 months.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Volunteer Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in volunteer orientation and complete training specifically pertaining to your volunteer job.
• Attend volunteer meetings when scheduled.
• Keep staff informed about volunteer experience, job assignments, or any concerns you may have regarding the program.

BENEFITS:

• Satisfaction of helping youth to meet their personal goals and be successful students.
• A chance to contribute to your community.
• Meeting new people who bring differences in culture, ability, skill.
• Participating in a successful program with other active, interesting vols.
• Encouragement and recognition for your efforts.
• Have fun!