Volunteer at Toledo Bikes
All Toledo Bikes Volunteers:
Toledo Bikes welcomes volunteers aged 18 and above during our retail service hours. Volunteers must sign a liability waiver and are encouraged to arrive at the start of open hours to secure a spot, especially if they haven’t been there before.
Volunteering for those earning a bike is on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who haven’t yet earned their first bicycle are a priority. Sometimes, due to volume, we will cap our new volunteer limit at four people at a time.
Toledo Bikes welcomes volunteers of various mechanical abilities. Volunteers interested in working on bikes must take or test out of the mechanic skills class as soon as possible. Additionally, individuals must spend at least one hour volunteering during each visit. If time allows, staff can work together with volunteers on bicycles.
If you have particular skills, such as construction, plumbing, or any other expertise, please mention that; we can utilize your talents!
We are continually seeking ways to enhance our space. If you are an experienced bike mechanic, please let us know, and we’ll help familiarize you with our repair standards.
What Volunteers Get
What Volunteers Do
We seek out tasks for volunteers that are educational, rewarding, and matched to various skill levels. Of course, there is always shop “house-keeping” work like cleaning, organizing, or moving bikes around. Still, volunteers may work on a bike-related project if time allows. However, depending on how busy we get, we can’t always spend as much time personally assisting volunteers as we would like. On slower days, we aim to pair volunteers with techs to help them learn new skills in bike repair.
- Must be 18 years old and above
- Sign a liability waiver
Toledo Bikes welcomes volunteers aged 18 and above during our retail service hours. Volunteers must sign a liability waiver and are encouraged to arrive at the start of open hours to secure a spot, especially if they haven’t been there before.
Volunteering for those earning a bike is on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who haven’t yet earned their first bicycle are a priority. Sometimes, due to volume, we will cap our new volunteer limit at four people at a time.
Toledo Bikes welcomes volunteers of various mechanical abilities. Volunteers interested in working on bikes must take or test out of the mechanic skills class as soon as possible. Additionally, individuals must spend at least one hour volunteering during each visit. If time allows, staff can work together with volunteers on bicycles.
If you have particular skills, such as construction, plumbing, or any other expertise, please mention that; we can utilize your talents!
We are continually seeking ways to enhance our space. If you are an experienced bike mechanic, please let us know, and we’ll help familiarize you with our repair standards.
What Volunteers Get
- 4-6 volunteer hours = choice of a kid’s bike from upstairs (a non-retail bicycle).
- 8-12 volunteer hours = choice of an adult’s bike from upstairs (a non-retail bicycle).
- Everyone gets $8/hour credit toward purchases of used parts, bikes, and shop use for any volunteering time.
- Shop credits do not apply to new parts or accessories.
What Volunteers Do
We seek out tasks for volunteers that are educational, rewarding, and matched to various skill levels. Of course, there is always shop “house-keeping” work like cleaning, organizing, or moving bikes around. Still, volunteers may work on a bike-related project if time allows. However, depending on how busy we get, we can’t always spend as much time personally assisting volunteers as we would like. On slower days, we aim to pair volunteers with techs to help them learn new skills in bike repair.