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6 people are interested
Earn-A-Bike volunteer with youth!
ORGANIZATION: Neighborhood Bike Works
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
Earn-A-Bike is Neighborhood Bike Works' flagship program. Over the course of eight weeks, youth learn the basics of bicycle repair and maintenance, safe urban riding, and health and nutrition while refurbishing a bike they get to bring home for free.
Volunteer Role:
Volunteers act as positive role models, encouraging and assisting youth with basic bike mechanics, per each day's lesson. Youth work experience or basic bicycle mechanics experience (though not necessarily professional experience!) preferred but not required. Volunteering is a great way to pick up basic mechanics skills or to put advanced mechanics skills to good use!
Program Schedule:
SESSION 1 - HIGH-SCHOOLERS ONLY: September 26 - November 16
Classes meet every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-6:00pm.
SESSION 2 - AGES 8-18: October 4 - November 17
Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-6:00pm.
Volunteer Commitment:
One to two days per week for the whole eight-week session. 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
August 10, 2016
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Bicycling
- Bike Mechanics / Repair
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One to two days per week for all eight weeks.
- Youth work experience or basic bicycle mechanics experience preferred but not required.