WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
New Hope Community Bikes is a registered charity and social enterprise. We are a learning HUB with our bike shop being home-base for our educational programs that we facilitate in the Hamilton community and beyond.
Volunteers are an integral part of the daily workings in our shop as well as our programs. See the program descriptions below to see what areas you may be interested in volunteering. Complete the form at the bottom of the page to indicate your interest.
TYPES OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers will work in the shop or ‘on-site’ fixing and refurbishing bikes. In addition to fixing or refurbishing bikes, volunteer shop mechanics will also have the opportunity to work with customers who need some help with their personal bikes. Volunteer shop mechanics will interact with customers interested in purchasing bikes, finding used/new parts, and keeping the workspace clean and inviting for all who use it.
An individual working with Cycling Without Age (CWA) will be working with a senior population, providing rides on the Trishaw which is an E-assist tricycle. Volunteers will have the opportunity to either pilot the Trishaw or be a buddy cyclist to the pilot. Individuals will interact with participants and staff at senior residences.
A Ride Smart volunteer will help execute the Ride Smart, cycling education program for youth or new adult riders. In this program, volunteers will execute cycling drills with groups of youth ages 8-12 either in schools or at community events.
An individual volunteering with our Women’s programing will participate and organize events geared towards women. These include Basic Bike Repair(BBR) and Tour de Cafe cycling events. Volunteers will lead or sweep a ride, prioritize getting to know members of the Women’s Programming group, plan rides for Tour de Cafe, lead/assist BBR, help staff expand women’s specific events within the cycling community.
Media Development
A Media development volunteer will assist New Hope staff with creating social media content, maintaining the website, and promotional content.