Community Bike Works

Volunteer

Community Bike Works is funded by donations and needs your help......if you would like to get involved as a volunteer or be a supporting member, please fill out this form and return it to our Allentown address below or click on Submit to electronically transfer your information and a Community Bike Works' representative will contact you. A list of volunteer opportunities, time commitment and qualifications follows the form.

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Community Bike Works' mission is important to me. I want to be a part of Community Bike Works by making a contribution:
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Volunteer Opportunities

Earn a Bike Instructor Aide

· mentor & assist children, ages 9 to 17, in repairing bicycles

· mechanical experience is helpful but not necessary

· training provided

· display a desire to work with children

· 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm one night each week for 13 weeks

Earn a Bike Instructor

· mentor & assist children, ages 9 to 17, in repairing bicycles

· possess teaching & communication skills

· complete Instructor Training & Bicycle Mechanics Course(four 2 hour sessions)

· 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm one night each week for 13 weeks

Dropin Instructor

· mentor & assist children, ages 9 to 17, in repairing bicycles

· work with children in all aspects of upkeep of our facility

· exhibit knowledge of bicycle mechanics

· possess teaching & communication skills

· 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm 1-4 times per month

Site Sanitation

· clean the facility

· to fit your schedule, 1-2 times per month, Monday-Thursday between noon-8 pm

Site Repair and Maintenance

· make necessary repairs as needed

· to fit your schedule, 1-2 times per month, Monday-Thursday between noon-8 pm

Volunteer Recruitment

· make volunteer recruitment presentations to corporations, community organizations, churches and clubs

· to fit your schedule, as necessary

Bike Collection

· our youth programs are in constant need of donated bicycles

· pick up donated bikes programs with referral agencies

· to fit your schedule

Reading Tutor

· college student or recent graduate

· display skill with teaching and tutoring

· commit to assist with tutoring for one semester

Program Presenter

· conduct informational sessions outlining our client programs with referral agencies

· to fit your schedule

Reading Tutor

· college student or recent graduate

· display skill with teaching and tutoring

· commit to assist with tutoring for one semester

Program Presenter

· conduct informational sessions outlining our client programs with referral agencies

· to fit your schedule

Custom Teaching

· share your special skill or talent with the kids

· previous classes have included cartooning, science, sculpting, modern dance...

· to fit your schedule

Volunteer Coordinator

· conduct volunteer interviews, screening and initial orientation

· act as a laison between staff, volunteers and the community

· recognition of volunteers on a regular basis

Board of Directors

· meet the second Monday of each month (except February, July and August) from 6:00 - 7:30 pm

· serve three year term

Volunteers fill out an application form and agree to a local criminal record check. Reasons for exclusion include convictions for child abuse, molestation, and sex related crimes. The effect of other convictions is considered on a case by case basis.

For more information about volunteering contact us at
235 North Madison Street
Allentown PA 18102
610-434-1140
Email: ProgramManager [at] communitybikeworks.org

We always need bikes, especially boy's 20 inch.

To donate a bicycle, please call 610-434-1140