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NEW DATE: Container Loading to Kenya [November 15th to 17th]

November 15 - November 17

A man hands a bike to a second man, who is standing at the opening of a shipping container with hundreds of bikes inside of it.

Updated on 10/30/24: we have a new date secured! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we had to reschedule to due shipping concerns. We hope

Join us on Friday November 15th and Saturday November 16th at our warehouse in Dorchester (10 Harvard Street in Dorchester, MA 02124) to help us with this extremely important work. Volunteer roles will consist of stripping bikes, sorting parts, inventory tracking and counting, and much more. Bikes Not Bombs staff will be present to guide and direct volunteers. More information can be found below. Sign up here to volunteer!

Volunteers carry bikes into a shipping container

Typical scene at a container loading, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container

Location: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester, MA 02124.

Date and Times: the following shifts will be available on both Friday and Saturday:

  • 9 AM to 12:30 PM
  • 12:30 PM to 4 PM

We welcome all people to help for any amount of time, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available. Please note that the extra Sunday shift may be cancelled if we are able to fill the container ahead of schedule on Saturday.

What to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles or to perform specific tasks. You will be lifting and moving bicycles throughout the day, though not every individual is required to do heavy lifting. We advise you wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you are not worried about getting dirty. Dress appropriately for the weather as work will be performed outside and the warehouse does not have climate control. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. Food will be provided for volunteers!

Who are we shipping the bikes to? Learn more about Cycloville here!

For any questions, please reach out to the team at: containerloading@bikesnotbombs.org

Details

Start:
November 15
End:
November 17
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Venue

BNB Warehouse
10 Harvard St.
Boston, MA 02124 United States
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