Volunteer opportunities
Are you interested in helping us spread the joy of biking, walking, and rolling?
Bike Walk Tompkins is currently seeking volunteers to help with the following roles. Read more about responsibilities below. Add yourself to the schedule after you have attended Orientation. You may register for multiple sessions. If you want to volunteer with a group or have any questions, email emme@bikewalktompkins.org
If the position you are seeking requires orientation, please register here.
Front Desk Operator (Intermediate)
No experience required, but you should be comfortable interacting with people face-to-face. The Front Desk Operator is responsible for greeting customers, determining what their needs are, and directing them to the right place. Familiarity with bicycles is great but not necessary. This position also handles transactions and sales during Open Shop hours. Orientation is required. Click to see the Schedule.
Open Shop Mechanic (Advanced)
Volunteers are responsible for assisting customers with bike repairs and maintenance. Individuals should have experience and a good understanding of bike mechanics. Individuals should also be comfortable interacting with people face-to-face and giving instruction. Additional training and resources are provided. Orientation is required. Click to see the Schedule.
Shift (FTWN-B) Open Shop Mechanic (Intermediate)
Volunteers are responsible for assisting customers with bike repairs and maintenance. Individuals should have some understanding of bike mechanics. Individuals should also be comfortable interacting with people face-to-face and relate to the FTWN-B community. Orientation is required. Click to see the Schedule.
Shop Maintenance (Beginner)
No experience required. Volunteers will assist the Shop Manager with a variety of tasks including organizing/sorting parts, maintaining the workbenches, updating the bike inventory, and moving bikes. Training will be provided on-site. Click to see the Schedule.
Back of House Mechanic (Intermediate)
Volunteers are responsible for assisting the Shop Manager in repairing donated bike inventory. Individuals should have some experience and a basic understanding of bike mechanics. Additional training and resources are provided. Orientation is required. Click to see the Schedule.
Poster Distributor (Beginner)
Help get the word out! Resources provided. Email emme@bikewalktompkins.org to get started.
PERKS AND BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
The more you get involved with Bike Walk Tompkins, the more ways we have to say thank you! Volunteers are organized into three tiers that reflect engagement in terms of hours.
