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5 people are interested
Bicycle Ride Club volunteer with youth!
ORGANIZATION: Neighborhood Bike Works
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Ride Club is a four-week after-school program that enables youth ages 8-18 to explore Philadelphia by bike! Through group rides, program participants engage with natural, historic, and artistic resources in their communities, introducing youth to the joys of bicycle adventure. With lessons in bike safety and the rules of the road, Ride Club stresses safe riding techniques on urban roads and bike paths, discusses bike maintenance, and reinforces health and fitness.
Volunteer Role:
Volunteers act as roles models, ride leaders, traffic marshals, and coaches, making sure youth adhere to safe riding rules, engaging more experienced youth, and encouraging newer riders.
Program Schedule:
Session 1
Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00pm, Tuesday, April 24th through Thursday, May 17th.
Session 2
Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00pm, Tuesday, May 22nd through Thursday, June 14th.
Volunteer Commitment:
One to two days per week for the whole four-week session. Must own a helmet and safe bicycle with two working brakes. Background clearances are required (Neighborhood Bike Works will provide instructions on how to obtain these).
Please email volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.org for more information and to apply.
More opportunities with Neighborhood Bike Works
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Neighborhood Bike Works
Location:
3943 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Neighborhood Bike Works is to inspire youth and strengthen Philadelphia communities by providing equitable access to bicycling and bike repair through education, recreation, leadership and career-building opportunities.
Description
OUR WORK
We run a suite of youth and adult programs all designed to encourage more people to ride and maintain their bikes. Our work uses bikes to bring about positive change: personal growth, community building, and learning.
In addition to running year-round programs for youth, NBW also opens its space to adults and families. At our Community Bike Shop, we sell quality refurbished used bikes, new parts, and accessories. You can stop into the Community Bike Shop to test ride a refurbished bike or grab a new lock, helmet, or another accessory. For lifelong learners, we run Bike Church, a DIY bike shop and an Adult Bike Repair Class. All sales in our shop support our free and low-cost programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Neighborhood Bike Works3939 Lancaster AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19104
DATE POSTED
April 3, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Bicycling
- Physical Education
- Sports Coaching
- Bike Mechanics / Repair
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One to two days per week for four-weeks.
- Must own a helmet and safe bicycle with two working brakes.