Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Mount Rainier Bike Co-op Seeks Volunteers

The Mount Rainier Bike Co-op (MRBC) would very much like you to volunteer alongside others during our open shops. We have the space, the tools, and used parts in great supply, and we certainly have the clientele. With your help, we have the ability to more than double our service potential!

MBRC will also hold it's first Volunteer-Only Closed shop this Sunday, September 16th from 1-4pm. This shop will occur every 3rd Sunday, is open to anyone willing to work on donated bikes, and is intended specifically for a) preparing donated bikes to go out at suggested donation and b) creating an informal educational environment for bike mechanics. Hope to see you there!

About MRBC

Since 2005, MRBC has aimed to enable and encourage people to own, maintain, and ride bicycles safely. We reclaim, refurbish, and redistribute used bicycles that would otherwise be heading for the landfill, teach mechanics to youth and adults, and partner with local DC area organizations to promote an inclusive and responsible bicycling community. MRBC focuses its services locally, but the shop and its programs are open to all members on a donation basis.

Volunteering at MRBC

MRBC offers volunteers an opportunity to assist a diverse clientele in a relaxed, well-supplied bike shop. The willingness to learn and to teach form the core of volunteerism, and as such MRBC accepts volunteers of all mechanical skill levels, from completely inexperienced to veteran wrench. Volunteers are also granted the right to use our wholesale bike parts catalogue, and the opportunity to work on personal bikes for free.    

Regular Open Shops:

WEEKLY
Tues:7:00pm-9:00pm open to ADULTS only


Sundays: 1:00pm-4:00pm
-1st & 2nd Sundays are 18&UNDERS shops
-3rd Sundays are VOL-ONLY BUILD Shops
-4th Sundays are open to ALL
-5th Sundays are CLOSED

MONTHLY
Last SAT of each month - 10:30am- 1pm

To Volunteer
Just show up ready to help at one of our open shops! If possible, email ahead of time and let us know you are coming.

2 comments:

  1. Hey I met you guys at the Diamond Derby. I wanted to get in contact with you to see if there was any way we could work together. I stopped by the shop on Thursday evening but nobody was there. Perhaps you can call or email me or vice versa? My contact info is DistrictBambooBikes@gmail.com 808-753-7942 or www.DistrictBambooBikes.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Phil,
      Was good to see you @DD and on Sat - we'll be open Tues at 7pm if you want to come by & check us out.
      -Dave

      Delete