Volunteer with Bikes Not Bombs!
Bikes Not Bombs simply couldn't function without our tremendous volunteer support. There are many ways to get involved:
Certified Mechanics Mentor program (NEW!)
Questions?
Reach out to Sara Parra: sarap@bikesnotbombs.org for any volunteer questions.
Stay up to date with all of our volunteer opportunities when you sign up on Bloomerang Volunteer with Bikes Not Bombs! This platform hosts all of our volunteer opportunities and allows you to:
- View and sign up for shifts
- Pick specific jobs and tasks within one shift
- Track your hours, waivers, qualifications, and contact information all in one place!
If you are volunteering on site, please wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty; closed-toed footwear is required to ensure the safety of all program participants.
Volunteer Night
Volunteer Night runs on Wednesday evenings from 4:00-7:00 PM EXCEPT for the first and last Wednesdays of the month.
The next Volunteer Nights are on:
- January 14th, 4 to 7pm
- January 21st, 4 to 7pm
Any schedule changes will be first posted on our volunteer portal, Bloomerang Volunteer. Pre-registration is required.
Spots are guaranteed for up to 10 registrants. If you would like to bring a group of 6 or more people, please consider scheduling a Volunteer Group.
Need-to-Know information:
- Pre-registration is required. Click here to do so.
- All skill-levels and ages are welcome! Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Try to wear clothes that can get dirty. Closed-toed footwear is required to ensure the safety of all program participants.
- Occasionally, Volunteer Night will be canceled due to weather or a holiday. Such cancelations will appear in our events list on the home page.
Work may include the following common tasks:
- "Flattening" bikes -- turning the handle bars sideways and the pedals inside-out so that the bikes fit easily into a shipping container to send overseas in our international programs.
- "Stripping" bikes -- taking all the parts off of a frame (needs to be done for bikes that have some broken pieces).
- Sorting parts
- Building up bikes
- General cleaning, housekeeping, and other tasks!
A volunteer coordinator will show you what to do, and no experience is required for Volunteer Night!
Certified Mechanics Mentor
- Become a volunteer mechanic and mentor for our life-changing Earn-A-Bike (EAB) youth program.
- This is a 1:1 Skills Exchange: Receive 24 hours of expert, comprehensive instructor training in January, and commit to delivering 24 hours of service during our Spring and Summer 2026 EAB sessions.
More details & application link coming soon!
Volunteer Apprenticeships
Bikes Not Bombs offers unique volunteer apprenticeship opportunities for people interested in a longer term commitment. Please click on each title to view more details on how to apply on Bloomerang Volunteer.
- Administrative Volunteer - Provide general administrative support, engage the cycling and social justice community to grow our base of supporters.
- Flexible timing available during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 5pm.
- Reach out to Julia Karr, Director of Development for more information: julia@bikesnotbombs.org
- Bike Donations Processor - Join us in processing bike donations that support our mission and help those in need! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help us process the hundreds of donated bikes we receive each year. Prospective volunteers must:
- Have experience at a previous container loading or 3 volunteer nights;
- Are comfortable lifting and moving bikes;
- Are comfortable working in a warehouse setting or attending pick-ups;
- Have a willingness to get dirty!
- Reach out to Sara Parra for more information: sarap@bikesnotbombs.org
- Bike Refurb Mechanic - Build up recycled and refurbished bicycles for sale and for use in our distribution and education programs. Prospective volunteers must:
- Attend a Volunteer Orientation session to learn more about this role. Stay tuned for an updated session soon!
- Have their mechanic skills assessed by a BNB staff member. This will most likely take place during your orientation session!
- Reach out to Sara Parra for more information: sarap@bikesnotbombs.org
Volunteer Groups
- We can accommodate smaller groups (of 5 or fewer people) joining us on Volunteer Night, or;
- Larger groups are encouraged to reach out to schedule a stand-alone volunteer event.
Please schedule groups with us at least 2 weeks in advance.
Due to our limited capacity, not all group volunteering requests can be accommodated, but we will do our best to work with you! Please fill out the following form to request a time for your large (5+ people) volunteer group and contact Sara Parra at sarap@bikesnotbombs.org with any questions.
Special Events
Help out at big events, such as a container loading, bike drive, or the Bike-A-Thon. Sign up for our E-News to stay up to date on these opportunities as they arise!
Questions about Volunteering at BNB?
Reach out to Sara Parra for more information: sarap@bikesnotbombs.org