Volunteer Position: General Volunteer

Objectives and Benefits:

Further Recyclore’s objectives, viz

• Promote cycling through used bike restoration

• • to encourage personal health;
• • for a healthier environment;
• • for a more livable city;
• • to provide affordable bicycles for those who need them;
• • to keep usable bicycles out of the waste stream;

• Share and expand bike restoration skills and knowledge

• Work with like minded bicycle enthusiasts

• Access fully tools and parts equipped repair shop.

Expected commitment:

• Avg 6 hrs/month minimum
• After the Probationary Period (6 sessions), a minimum 4 month or 40 hour commitment is requested.

Responsibilities:

• ensure that the shop is a clean, organized, safe working environment
• clean bicycles, clean and sort parts, strip parts from unrepairable bikes, assist with shop maintenance
• follow shop procedures to ensure the quality and reliability of Recyclore bicycles

Requirements:

• No particular skill sets or abilities required

Training/Preparation:

• Probationary Period (6 weeks) before any commitment is expected
• Basic Orientation to the organization and shop standards and procedures
• On-going training and support as needed/appropriate
• If desired, training for basic bike mechanics provided as appropriate

Time/Place:

• During regular Recyclore hours and/or as off hour supervision is available
• On a case by case basis, volunteers who have the skills and experience to work independently are given access to the shop and set their own schedule

Supervision:

• A shop supervisor is always present and available