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SUMMARY:Century Challenge Ride [10/4/26]
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Bikes Not Bombs’ Century Challenge Ride is BACK on Sunday October 4th 2026! \nJoin BNB for our Century Challenge Ride – a long-distance fundraising ride that celebrates the best components of cycling in New England\, without the crowds or high fundraising commitments of other charity rides. Registration coming soon! \nThe Century Challenge is a low-key\, semi-supported ride with two staffed rest stops (one on the 63 mile route\, two on the 105 mile route) and a roving mechanic for support; plus suggested cafe\, water\, and bathroom stops along the route for you. Rise to the challenge on October 4th! \nLooking for ways to train before the ride? Sign up for the Bike-A-Thon on Sunday May 17th to kick off your training plan! Check out the full details here and register to ride.  \nMake sure you also check out local cycling groups Women on Wheels and Brothers on Bikes to find more ways to ride. \nChoose your Century Challenge! \nMaking your training plans for 2026? Set your sights on our Imperial (100 miles) or Metric Century (100 kilometers) routes! Stay posted for details on group training rides this summer – sign up for our monthly E-News to make sure you stay in the loop! \nWhat’s Included? \nYour small registration fee covers the costs of putting on the event\, while every dollar raised goes towards funding our local and global programs. Our top fundraisers ($1\,500+) will receive a custom long-sleeved cycling jersey! \nWhy Ride? \nRide with like-minded cyclists on some of the best roads for cycling in the Boston area with our tried-and-tested routes. You’ll be contributing to a great cause\, positively impacting lives locally and globally. \nRiders who raise $1\,500 before ride day will receive a custom long-sleeved jersey! We’ll have these delivered directly to you\, just in time for fall cycling in New England. \nBeyond bragging rights of saying you conquered a century ride\, your fundraising efforts contribute directly to our work locally and globally. Because of riders like you\, we’re able to: \n\nRefurbish and distribute used bicycles to those that need them the most;\nAdvocate for safe and equitable transportation options in Boston;\nShip 1\,500 bikes to our partners in the Global South; and\nEmpower young people in Boston as paid Youth Apprentices\, giving them a foundation for economic mobility\n\nRide with Bikes Not Bombs — ride for change! \nTo keep in touch with Bikes Not Bombs and get updates on our Century Challenge and more\, sign up for our monthly E-newsletter\, and/or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. \n 
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/century-challenge-ride-10-4-26/
LOCATION:Stony Brook Field\, Southwest Corridor Park &\, Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bike Rides,Special Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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SUMMARY:Container Loading to El Salvador [9/10/2026 to 9/12/2026]
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATES! The shipping line just shifted their vessel schedule\, so we’re pushing our load days back one week. \nWe’re shipping a container of bicycles and parts to our partner CESTA in El Salvador from Thursday September 10th to Saturday September12th and we need your help! \nJoin us on Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday (and possibly Sunday) 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! \nLocation: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester\, MA 02124. \n  \nTypical scene at a container loading\, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container \nDate and Times: \nThursday September 10th \n\n10 AM to 1 PM (no container present yet\, but critical preparation!)\n\nFriday September 11th and Saturday September 12th: \n\n9:30 AM to 1:00 PM\n12:30 PM to 4 PM\n\nSunday September 13th (as a back-up shift; this may be cancelled if we finish early) \n\n10 AM to 2 PM\n\n  \nWhat to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles. Most roles will require lifting bicycles throughout the day. Please note that shifts on Sunday may be canceled\, as we have finished container loadings quickly in the past and might wrap up on Saturday. We welcome all people to help for any amount of time\, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available. \nWe advise you wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you are not worried about getting dirty. Dress appropriately for the weather as the warehouse does not have climate control and work will be performed outside. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. Coffee and donuts will be provided for volunteers in the morning and pizza in the afternoon. \nWho are we shipping the bikes to? Learn more about CESTA! \nQuestions? Reach out to the team: containerloading@bikesnotbombs.org
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/container-loading-cesta-2026/
LOCATION:BNB Warehouse\, 10 Harvard St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260513T210531Z
CREATED:20260513T210531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T210531Z
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SUMMARY:Container Loading to Rwanda [5/28/2026 to 5/30/2026]
DESCRIPTION:Bikes Not Bombs is scheduled to ship a container of bicycles and parts to our partner Learn\, Work\, Develop in Rwanda from Thursday May 28th to Saturday May 30th and we need your help! \nJoin us on Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday (and possibly Sunday) 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! \nLocation: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester\, MA 02124. \n  \nTypical scene at a container loading\, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container \nDate and Times: \nThursday May 28th: \n\n10 AM to 1 PM (no container present yet\, but critical preparation!)\n\nFriday May 29th and Saturday May 30th: \n\n9:30 AM to 1:00 PM\n12:30 PM to 4 PM\n\nSunday May 31st (as a back-up shift; this may be cancelled if we finish early) \n\n10 AM to 2 PM\n\n  \n  \nWhat to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles. Most roles will require lifting bicycles throughout the day. Please note that shifts on Sunday may be canceled\, as we have finished container loadings quickly in the past and might wrap up on Saturday. We welcome all people to help for any amount of time\, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available. \nWe advise you wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you are not worried about getting dirty. Dress appropriately for the weather as the warehouse does not have climate control and work will be performed outside. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. Coffee and donuts will be provided for volunteers in the morning and pizza in the afternoon. \nWho are we shipping the bikes to? Learn more about Learn\, Work\, Develop! \nQuestions? Reach out to the team: containerloading@bikesnotbombs.org
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/container-loading-to-rwanda-5-28-2026-to-5-30-2026/
LOCATION:BNB Warehouse\, 10 Harvard St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T190056Z
CREATED:20251106T153618Z
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UID:6168-1779004800-1779037200@bikesnotbombs.org
SUMMARY:39th Annual Bike-A-Thon [5/17/26]
DESCRIPTION:The Bike-A-Thon is our biggest annual fundraiser\, bringing together more than 500 riders and 100 volunteers in a ride for social change. Choose one of our three scenic routes\, enjoy a supported ride alongside friends and family\,  and finish your ride with a community oriented after party! \nWhen you ride with us in the Bike-A-Thon\, you’re not just making memories — your fundraising efforts are directly supporting our local and global work. Make sure you sign up for our E-News to be the first to register! \nPlease refer to our main Bike-A-Thon webpage for all event details\, including registration\, route\, and arrival time details. We look forward to riding with you!
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/39th-annual-bike-a-thon-5-17-2026/
LOCATION:Stony Brook Field\, Southwest Corridor Park &\, Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bike Drives,Bike Rides,Special Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20251112T234608Z
CREATED:20251112T234214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T234608Z
UID:6187-1763596800-1763942399@bikesnotbombs.org
SUMMARY:Container Loading to Ghana [11/20/2025 to 11/22/2025]
DESCRIPTION:Bikes Not Bombs is scheduled to ship a container of bicycles and parts to our partner Village Bicycle Project in Ghana from Thursday November 20th to Sunday November 22nd and we need your help! \nJoin us on Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday (and possibly Sunday) 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! \nLocation: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester\, MA 02124. \n  \nTypical scene at a container loading\, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container \nDate and Times: \nThursday November 20th: \n\n10 AM to 1 PM (no container present yet\, but critical preparation!)\n\nFriday November 21st and Saturday November 22nd: \n\n9:30 AM to 1:00 PM\n12:30 PM to 4 PM\n\nSunday November 23rd (as a back-up shift; this may be cancelled if we finish early) \n\n10 AM to 2 PM\n\n  \n  \nWhat to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles. Most roles will require lifting bicycles throughout the day. Please note that shifts on Sunday may be canceled\, as we have finished container loadings quickly in the past and might wrap up on Saturday. We welcome all people to help for any amount of time\, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available. \nWe advise you wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you are not worried about getting dirty. Dress appropriately for the weather as the warehouse does not have climate control and work will be performed outside. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. Coffee and donuts will be provided for volunteers in the morning and pizza in the afternoon. \nWho are we shipping the bikes to? Learn more about Village Bicycle Project! \nQuestions? Reach out to the team: containerloading@bikesnotbombs.org
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/container-loading-to-ghana-11-20-2025-to-11-22-2025/
LOCATION:BNB Warehouse\, 10 Harvard St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20250626T160005Z
CREATED:20250618T143323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T160005Z
UID:5938-1752105600-1752451199@bikesnotbombs.org
SUMMARY:Container Loading to El Salvador [7/10/2025 to 7/13/2025]
DESCRIPTION:Bikes Not Bombs is scheduled to ship a container of bicycles and parts to our partner El Centro Salvadoreño de Tecnología Apropiada (CESTA) in El Salvador Thursday July 10th to Sunday July 13th and we need your help! \nJoin us on Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday (and possibly Sunday) 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! \nLocation: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester\, MA 02124. \n  \nTypical scene at a container loading\, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container \nDate and Times: \nThursday July 10th: \n\n10 AM to 1 PM (no container present yet\, but critical preparation!)\n\nFriday July 11th and Saturday July 12th: \n\n9:30 AM to 1:00 PM\n12:30 PM to 4 PM\n\nSunday July 13th (as a back-up shift; this may be cancelled if we finish early) \n\n10 AM to 2 PM\n\n  \n  \nWhat to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles. Most roles will require lifting bicycles throughout the day. Please note that shifts on Sunday may be canceled\, as we have finished container loadings quickly in the past and might wrap up on Saturday. We welcome all people to help for any amount of time\, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available. \nWe advise you wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you are not worried about getting dirty. Dress appropriately for the weather as the warehouse does not have climate control and work will be performed outside. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. Coffee and donuts will be provided for volunteers in the morning and pizza in the afternoon. \nWho are we shipping the bikes to? Learn more about CESTA here! \nQuestions? Reach out to the team: containerloading@bikesnotbombs.org
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/container-loading-to-el-salvador-7-10-2025-to-7-13-2025/
LOCATION:BNB Warehouse\, 10 Harvard St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20250411T201726Z
CREATED:20250213T205855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T201726Z
UID:5640-1749369600-1749402000@bikesnotbombs.org
SUMMARY:38th Annual Bike-A-Thon [6/8/25]
DESCRIPTION:The Bike-A-Thon is our biggest annual fundraiser\, bringing together more than 500 riders and 100 volunteers in a ride for social change. Choose one of our three scenic routes\, enjoy a supported ride alongside friends and family\,  and finish your ride with a community oriented after party! \nWhen you ride with us in the Bike-A-Thon\, you’re not just making memories — your fundraising efforts are directly supporting our local and global work. Register to ride for social change today! \nPlease refer to our main Bike-A-Thon webpage for all event details\, including registration\, route\, and arrival time details. We look forward to riding with you!
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/38th-annual-bike-a-thon-6-8-25/
LOCATION:Stony Brook Field\, Southwest Corridor Park &\, Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bike Drives,Bike Rides,Special Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20250411T205022Z
CREATED:20250411T205022Z
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UID:5760-1748563200-1748822399@bikesnotbombs.org
SUMMARY:2025 Youth Bike Summit [5/30/25 - 6/1/25]
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosts Bikes Not Bombs and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition are thrilled to be bringing the national Youth Bike Summit to Boston in 2025! \nJoin us from Friday May 30th to Sunday June 1st for three days of hands-on activities\, peer-led workshops\, and connection-building group rides. Youth and adults from the across the country will come together to build community\, learn from each other\, and celebrate the power of youth biking. The Youth Bike Summit is a supportive\, encouraging\, and inclusive space that welcomes and highlights diversity of perspectives relating to advocacy\, activism\, social justice\, job training\, health\, policy\, transportation and mobility\, climate change\, community resilience\, organizing\, design and social innovation – all supporting bicycling as a catalyst for the health of our communities. \nPlease refer to the main Youth Bike Summit website for all event details\, including event tickets\, workshops\, volunteer roles\, and more. \n  \nSchedule at a glance: \nFriday May 30th: Emerson College \n\nEvent and dorm check-in\nWelcoming reception and dinner\nFor early arrivals: suggested activities and bike rides to explore Boston on your own time\n\nSaturday May 31st: Roxbury Community College (RCC) \n\nOpening plenary\nClassroom workshops\nLunch\nMobile workshops and off-site tours\nBiking convoys between dorms and RCC\nYouth-led evening activities and movie night at Emerson College dorm\n\nSunday June 1st: Roxbury Community College (RCC) \n\nEveryone joins us for the ‘Big Ride’ – a large group ride showcasing Boston\nLunch\nVisioning session: interactive reflections & activities\nClosing remarks
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/youth-bike-summit-25/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Bike Drives,Bike Rides,Special Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T190000
DTSTAMP:20250331T184132Z
CREATED:20250206T175215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T184132Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation: Volunteer Bike Donations Processor [4/16/2025]
DESCRIPTION:Join us in processing bike donations that support our mission and help those in need! We are seeking volunteers who are willing to roll up their sleeves and help us process the hundreds of donated bikes we receive each year.  \n Attend this Volunteer Orientation session to learn more about this role and what we’re hoping to accomplish together. \nAt our orientation session\, you will learn about volunteering with BNB\, hear about our programs\, and determine the best match between your skillset and our needs. Following orientation\, you will be able to sign up for volunteer shifts. Shifts will be on Thursdays\, with ocaisonal Saturday events. \nOur first orientation session for this role is on Wednesday April 16th\, 6 to 7pm at Bikes Not Bombs. Click here to register! Sign up as a ‘General Volunteer’ for the Volunteer Orientation shift\, highlighted in yellow. \nRequirements \n\nMust wear closed-toed shoes and have a willingness to get dirty!\nHave basic bike part knowledge\nAttend an orientation\nAttended at least three volunteer nights or one container loading in the past\nComfortable handling / lifting bikes\nComfortable with working in our warehouse and driving around (as a passenger) to pick-ups in the Boston area\n16 and up. Under 18 requires parent or guardian permission.\n\nCommitment \nWe are seeking volunteers who are able to commit to at least two shifts a month\, for at least six months. \nQuestions? \nPlease reach out if this date does not work for you but you are still interested in volunteering with us. Reach out to Julia Karr: julia@bikesnotbombs.org
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/volunteer-orientation-volunteer-bike-donations-4-16-2025/
LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprenticeships,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000
DTSTAMP:20250129T195342Z
CREATED:20250129T185653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T195342Z
UID:5602-1739988000-1739991600@bikesnotbombs.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation: Bike Refurb Mechanic Volunteer [2/19/2025]
DESCRIPTION:Utilize your mechanical skills to help repair and refurbish bikes for those who need them most! This Volunteer Orientation is open to volunteers who have at least basic bike mechanic skills to support our Bikes For All campaign as ‘Bike Refurb Mechanic Volunteers.’ Registration is required here. \nAt our orientation session\, you will learn about volunteering with BNB\, have a mechanic assess your mechanic skills\, and determine the best match between your skillset and our needs. Following orientation\, you will be able to sign up for volunteer shifts. Shifts will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays\, from 12 to 3 (early shift) or 3:30 to 6:30 (late shift). \nCommitment \nWe are seeking volunteers who are able to commit to two to four shifts a month\, for three months\, with the option to stay on longer if interested. \nQuestions? \nPlease reach out if this date does not work for you but you are still interested in volunteering with us as a Bike Refurb Mechanic Volunteer. Reach out to Director of Community Engagement\, Julia Karr: julia@bikesnotbombs.org
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/bike-refurb-mechanic-volunteer-orientation-2-19-2025/
LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprenticeships,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTSTAMP:20241115T174938Z
CREATED:20241115T174938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T174938Z
UID:5381-1734048000-1734307199@bikesnotbombs.org
SUMMARY:Container Loading to Ghana [December 13th to 15th]
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday December 13th and Saturday December 14th 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! \nTypical scene at a container loading\, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container \nLocation: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester\, MA 02124. \nDate and Times: the following shifts will be available on both Friday and Saturday: \n\n9 AM to 12:30 PM\n12:30 PM to 4 PM\n\nWe 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. \nWhat 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! \nWho are we shipping the bikes to? Learn more about Village Bicycle Project here! \nFor any questions\, please reach out to the team at: containerloading@bikesnotbombs.org
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/container-loading-to-ghana-december-13th-to-15th/
LOCATION:BNB Warehouse\, 10 Harvard St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTSTAMP:20241030T183041Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE: Container Loading to Kenya [November 15th to 17th]
DESCRIPTION: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 \nJoin 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! \nTypical scene at a container loading\, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container \nLocation: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester\, MA 02124. \nDate and Times: the following shifts will be available on both Friday and Saturday: \n\n9 AM to 12:30 PM\n12:30 PM to 4 PM\n\nWe 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. \nWhat 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! \nWho are we shipping the bikes to? Learn more about Cycloville here! \nFor any questions\, please reach out to the team at: containerloading@bikesnotbombs.org
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/container-loading-to-kenya-fall-2024/
LOCATION:BNB Warehouse\, 10 Harvard St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:37th Annual Bike-A-Thon [9/8/24]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 37th annual Bike-A-Thon on September 8th\, 2024! \nWe are thrilled to launch this year’s Bike-A-Thon with five amazing rides to choose from: 10 mile\, 35 mile\, 50 mile\, 63 mile\, and 105 mile road routes! Each route will be supported with rest stops\, food\, and route markings. If riding is not for you\, we have over 120 volunteer opportunities at the event! \nFor all event details\, including routes and registration\, check out our Bike-A-Thon website here! \nThis year\, our fundraising goal is $230\,000! Riders and event supporters help raise critical funds to support Bikes Not Bombs mission through: \n\nThe reclamation of bikes for use in unique local and international social justice projects;\nOpportunities for youth and adults to gain hands-on skills while working to build a more sustainable world;\nMeaningful jobs and professional mentorship for Boston teenagers and young adults; and\nThe expansion of a thriving\, equitable bike culture\, locally and globally.\n\nEvent Overview \nRiders arrive at Stonybrook Field in Jamaica Plain on the day of the event between 6:45am and 10:30am\, depending on their chosen route. Upon arriving\, riders park their bikes (valet bike parking is provided)\, register if they have not already done so\, enjoy a free breakfast\, and get their bike checked by BNB mechanics before leaving on their ride! \nAll of the Bike-A-Thon routes will be clearly marked on the road and GPX routes will be available for download and use with a smartphone or a GPS bike computer. Each route will have at least one rest stop where riders can hydrate and fuel up on snacks. Each rest stop will be staffed by volunteers\, including a bike mechanic and a medical professional for any bike repair or first aid needs. \nAll rides end at Stonybrook Field\, where there will be an after-party with live music and delicious catered lunch\, including many vegan and vegetarian options. \nFor all event details\, including routes and registration\, check out our Bike-A-Thon website here!
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/37th-annual-bike-a-thon-9-8-24/
LOCATION:Stony Brook Field\, Southwest Corridor Park &\, Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bike Rides,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Container Loading to El Salvador [6/28/2024 to 6/30/2024]
DESCRIPTION:Bikes Not Bombs is scheduled to ship a container of bicycles and parts to our partner El Centro Salvadoreño de Tecnología Apropiada (CESTA) in El Salvador Friday June 28th to Sunday June 30th and we need your help! \nJoin us on Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday 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! \nTypical scene at a container loading\, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container \nLocation: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester\, MA 02124. \nDate and Times: Friday June 28th through Sunday June 30th\, during any of the following times: \n\n9 AM to 12:30 PM\n12:30 PM to 4 PM\n\nWe welcome all people to help for any amount of time\, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available. \nWhat to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles or to perform specific tasks. You will be lifting bicycles throughout the day. 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! \nWho are we shipping the bikes to? Learn more about CESTA here! \n 
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/container-loading-to-el-salvador-6-28-2024-to-6-30-2024/
LOCATION:BNB Warehouse\, 10 Harvard St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Container Loading to Rwanda [4/11/2024 to 4/13/2024]
DESCRIPTION:Bikes Not Bombs is scheduled to ship a container of bicycles and parts to our partner Learn\, Work\, Develop in Rwanda Thursday April 11th through Saturday April 13th and we need your help! \nJoin us on Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday 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! \nTypical scene at a container loading\, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container \nLocation: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester\, MA 02124. \nDate and Times: Thursday April 11th through Saturday April 13th\, during any of the following times: \n\n9 AM to 12:30 PM\n12:30 PM to 4 PM\n\nWe welcome all people to help for any amount of time\, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available. \nWhat to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles or to perform specific tasks. You will be lifting bicycles throughout the day. We advise you wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you are not worried about getting dirty. Dress warmly (preferably in layers) as work will be performed outside and the warehouse does not have heat. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. Food will be provided for volunteers! \nVolunteers at a bike mechanic training session at LWD \nWho are we shipping the bikes to? Learn\, Work\, Develop (LWD) \nLearn\, Work\, Develop (LWD) is a nongovernmental organization founded on November 5th\, 2013 and operating in Rwanda. LWD’s mission is to promote effective work and sustainable employment for youth and women. Over the decade since its founding\, LWD has established a number of educational and vocational training programs for local youth\, with the goal of connecting them to sustainable job opportunities. \nIn October\, 2018 LWD initiated their bicycle social enterprise in partnership with Bikes Not Bombs\, an initiative called Support Safe Rides in Africa (SSARAF). SSARAF provides internships and vocational training to local youth. LWD imports\, repairs\, and sells used bicycles (such as the ones BNB ships to them) with the intention of addressing social issues in their community. The young people involved with this program participate in the various stages of this process and gain valuable experience. Additional goals of this program are as follows:  \n\nIncrease access to bikes as an affordable form of transportation for Rwandans\, especially women and girls\nCreate a sustainable enterprise which generates income\, provides jobs\, and supports other social projects\nOrganize community-based cycling events to raise awareness about the rights of youth\, including in particular sexual and reproductive health and rights with the goal of reducing rates of both pregnancy and early marriage among teenage girls\n\nWe are looking forward to seeing how our reclaimed used bikes continue to make a difference in the lives of girls and other youth in Rwanda’s Kayonza district!
URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/container-loading-to-rwanda-april-2024/
LOCATION:BNB Warehouse\, 10 Harvard St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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