Get Involved
Volunteering
No experience is needed. We encourage anyone who is interested in volunteering to come in and meet our staff in person during operating hours. The Bike Coop is open to anyone and everyone. We are an independently run business from the University and thus we are not paid for our work. Volunteers will get over-the-shoulder training on how to fix bikes, and other necessities to running a business.
Becoming Core
Core membership usually consists of a dedication of 12-15hrs a week. In order to become a core member, volunteers generally demonstrate their commitment over a quarter. Initially as volunteers, they will learn the basics of running a bike shop through “over-the-shoulder” learning. As a volunteer base is established annually (usually consisting of new students), the current core members provide trainings, rides, and an overall rad time! No experience is needed to become core, just a dedication to keeping the Bike Coop alive and kicking.
Workshops, events, etc...
If you're curious about biking but don't yet feel comfortable volunteering, we sometimes host a number of bike events such as workshops, WTF (women, trans, femme) nights, and some of our members even host bike races (not affiliated with the Co-op, of course)! These are all a great introduction to what we do here at the Bike Co-op.
If you want to stay involved in the Co-op but don't have the time to volunteer, join our Discord! It is a great way to stay involved on Bike Co-op news, ask questions, and meet other folks.
For updates on workshops and group rides check our Facebook (The Bike Coop) and Instagram @bike_coop, and join the Discord below:
