Bicycle Repair Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Housing Catalsyt
Please visit the new page to apply.
Housing Catalyst’s Redtail Ponds development is a mixed-income community with 40 units for formerly homeless individuals and 20 units for individuals earning up to 50% of the Area Median Income. Each independent apartment features a full kitchen and bathroom. Supportive services include case management, life skills coaching, and/or therapeutic services to empower and equip residents with the skills needed to live with greater self-determination and independence.
Title: Bicycle Repair Specialist
Need: Bicycle Repair Specialist to repair bicycles for residents and/or assist residents at Redtail Ponds with repair of their own bicycles.
Deliverables: The volunteer will collaborate with Redtail Ponds staff and Volunteer Coordinator to provide basic bicycle repair and maintenance for resident’s bikes and may be asked to teach residents about repairing/maintaining their own bicycles if the resident shows an interest in learning basic bicycle repair and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities and Work Environment: Key responsibilities include basic repair and maintenance of resident’s bicycles and can include instructing and assisting residents in repair and maintenance of their own bikes.
Qualifications: The volunteer must have experience and be familiar with bicycle repair and maintenance and will provide their own tools for all aspects of bicycle repair. The candidate must have good communication and listening skills, an outgoing personality and willingness to work alongside residents and to provide basic instruction to those who wish to learn repair and maintenance of their own bikes.
Training and Support: Redtail Ponds staff and Volunteer Program Coordinator will work closely with service provider to provide them with training regarding policies and procedures for Permanent Supportive Housing and Harm Reduction Models, client population and appropriate volunteer-resident interaction.
Time Commitment: Once a week for 2 hours (flexible).
Application Process: Please contact Daniel Covey at 970.235.1649 or by email at dcovey@housingcatalyst.com
Thank you for your interest!
More opportunities with Housing Catalsyt
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Housing Catalsyt
Location:
1715 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80521, US
Mission Statement
Just as a house is built upon a solid foundation, Housing Catalyst is built upon its mission: To create vibrant, sustainable communities throughout Fort Collins. 1.To achieve this mission, all HC functions are operated with attention paid to a triple bottom line: Maintaining the fiscal viability of the organization. 2.Achieving a social goal through the provision of affordable housing and supportive services. 3.Achieving environmental sustainability.
Description
Housing Catalyst is a Fort Collins, mission-driven real estate developer that designs, builds and serves mixed-income communities in Northern Colorado. Holding ourselves to a higher standard, we’re reinventing how people access, experience and perceive affordable housing.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5080 Fossil BoulevardFort Collins, CO 80525
DATE POSTED
April 21, 2017
SKILLS
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Bike Mechanics / Repair
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week for 2 hours (flexible)