or email us at href=”mailto:goldenoptimists@gmail.com”>goldenoptimists@gmail.com.
For all volunteers there are a couple of requirements:
- Contact us before coming to the shop.
- We complete an orientation for every new volunteer. These are offered a few times a month.
- The orientation will be setup after contacting up.
- Review and agree to our shop policies and waivers.
- Having completed 8th grade.
What to Expect When Starting – We have an new volunteer process and will work with you to get an understanding of the shop and have a multiple visit program to get you exposure to the organization.
We are always in need of the following help
Mechanic – help fix bikes. All levels of skills are needed, from easier tasks such as repairing tubes, fixing flats, readying helmets and locks, removing scavenged parts, washing bikes, and work your way through learning our bike shop. Having demonstrated a good fit with the program, you’ll be steadily challenged with new systems and types of bikes to repair.
Greeter – meet customers, tell them about our program, help them find a bike, fit helmets, give out questionnaires. Like to meet the public? Don’t want to get your hands super greasy? You would need to spend an afternoon seeing how it works, then go for it. Can come any day during shop hours. (Tu & Thur 1-5 p.m.) and plan to stay for the afternoon.
Shop Organizer – help keep parts and tools organized, salvage parts, move bicycles between on-site and off-site storage, coordinate scrap Like to organize things? This is a vital role needed to keep up with the busy new location. You would need to spend at least one full afternoon to learn about how things are organized, then you would be ready to go. Can come any day during shop hours (Tu & Th 1-5 p.m.), and stay to closing to help pack up site.
Information Manager – help us manage customer surveys, Facebook page, donor database, volunteer communication, e-mail requests, and develop new ideas and tools to help us keep useful data and communicate. Spreadsheets, database management, computer skills, and new suggestions to bring our organization into the 21st century. Can do most of this from your home on your schedule. Need commitment of one person to stick with this for at least 6 months.
Classroom Bike Teacher – help teach bike repair in our new arrangement with Connections Learning Center Basic bike mechanic skills and ability to work with middle school students. Would need to have a background check. One morning or afternoon during the week, continuity for a few weeks during a teaching block would be important. Working with CLC
Special Event support – Outreach programs throughout the year