Although bicycle repair is a set of specialized skills, the Bike Library believes that anyone can learn these skills. Throughout the year the Bike Library offers basic maintenance and repair classes that are open to the public and free to volunteers. Volunteers contribute their time to fixing bikes for various programs. Our goal is to elevate patrons’ and volunteers’ self-sufficiency and confidence in their mechanical skills. This can also translate into more confident riding and skills can be shared.
Even if your ultimate goal is to overhaul a bike, you will pick up skill simply by being in the shop. However, many folks do volunteer in order to learn bicycle mechanic skills while contributing to the mission. Learning these skills can fill a lifetime, and yet there are simple things one can pick up in no time.
We are proud to strive towards creating a space in which all who want a bicycle, who want to learn how to ride, and/or want to learn bicycle repair are welcome. The Bike Library fosters an atmosphere to accommodate bicycle users of all skill and experience levels, and we encourage mutual exchange of knowledge among patrons and volunteers of the Bike Library.
You can start volunteering right away after you've attended orientation at Salvage Night, Rent-a-Bench, Saturday Checkout, and Kids Bike Repair on Sundays. Monday and Thursday night programming is reserved for aspiring and volunteer mechanics, and is invite only. If you have put in volunteer hours at the BL and/or have attended the classes we offer in repair and maintenance and would like to start volunteer on Mondays or Thursdays, please let us know you are interested!
Even if your ultimate goal is to overhaul a bike, you will pick up skill simply by being in the shop. However, many folks do volunteer in order to learn bicycle mechanic skills while contributing to the mission. Learning these skills can fill a lifetime, and yet there are simple things one can pick up in no time.
We are proud to strive towards creating a space in which all who want a bicycle, who want to learn how to ride, and/or want to learn bicycle repair are welcome. The Bike Library fosters an atmosphere to accommodate bicycle users of all skill and experience levels, and we encourage mutual exchange of knowledge among patrons and volunteers of the Bike Library.
You can start volunteering right away after you've attended orientation at Salvage Night, Rent-a-Bench, Saturday Checkout, and Kids Bike Repair on Sundays. Monday and Thursday night programming is reserved for aspiring and volunteer mechanics, and is invite only. If you have put in volunteer hours at the BL and/or have attended the classes we offer in repair and maintenance and would like to start volunteer on Mondays or Thursdays, please let us know you are interested!