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26 people are interested
Driver-bike pick-up
ORGANIZATION: Bikes for the World
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26 people are interested
Bikes for the World obtains a growing number of the used bicycles that it donates overseas, from multi-family residences in the greater Washington DC area. These residences often have bike rooms, where over time a growing number of bikes are abandoned by long-departed tenants.
Bikes for the World requires additional volunteers to pick up these bikes, prepping them for easy movement, storage, and shipping.
The drvier -- bike pick-up will work closely with Bikes for the World management and volunteers to ensure a steady supply of bikes, complementing the weekend donation events which bring in the majority of bikes donated to the organization. Contacts with building management will generally be initiated by the Bikes for the World office, and pick-ups assigned to the driver volunteer to do at his or her convenience.
Note: personal vehicle (pick-up or van) is requested. Bikes for the World can pay mileage.
More opportunities with Bikes for the World
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Bikes for the World
Location:
11720 Parklawn Dr, Rockville, MD 20852, US
Mission Statement
(1) Collect and put good-quality bicycles to productive re-use, transforming lives around the globe, (2) provide individuals, businesses, and community service organizations in the United States with tangible, educational, and satisfying community service opportunities -- collecting, sorting, prepping, and shipping valuable bicycles and spare parts.
Description
Bikes for the World is a network of individuals, community service organizations and faith communities, and businesses dedicated to collecting good-quality bicycles for productive re-use in developing countries. Bikes for the World has collected and donated more than 100,000 bicycles in 13 countries, including Sri Lanka (tsunami recovery), Ghana (micro enterprise development), Namibia (delivery of health services and micro enterprise development), Panama (training and employment for individuals with disabilities), Costa Rica (micro enterprise development), and Guatemala (youth development & vocational training).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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3108 17th Street NorthArlington, VA 22201
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Bike Mechanics / Repair
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21