About the Community Cycling Center

We believe that a bicycle is a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for change. The Community Cycling Center is a 501(c) 3 that broadens access to bicycling and its benefits through our hands-on programs, volunteer projects, and neighborhood shop.

The Community Cycling Center is an energetic workplace with a collaborative style. Visit www.CommunityCyclingCenter.org for more information about us.

General Position Summary

The Community Cycling Center accepts donated bikes to benefit our programs benefiting low-income children and adults. As bike donors come to our store, we accept their bike and provide them with donation receipts and information about our shop. Bike donors are the life-blood of our organization and we are looking for a volunteer to greet, work with and thank these supporters.
The Bike Donation Volunteer will work with our retail staff to work with bike donors and process donated bikes. This position is 75% customer service and 25% light mechanic work. This is an entry-level position, so we will teach you about all steps of the bike donation process.

Duties

• Greet bike donors as they enter the shop
• Answer questions about our organization and how we use donated bikes
• Fill out all necessary paper work for the donor and the organization
• Thank all donors for their support (most important part of the job!)
• Tag and process donated bikes (light, but simple, mechanic work)
• Move bikes to necessary location, including the basement

Skills

• Good customer service experience
• Enthusiasm for the Community Cycling Center’s mission
• Comfortability using tools
• Ability to lift 40lbs and perform physically demanding work, including carrying bicycles up and down stairs
• Mechanic skills – basic knowledge of bikes a plus, but not necessary
• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule

Position Details

Pay: Volunteer
Length of commitment: 2-4 months
Estimated total hours: 3-4 hours/week
Schedule: Saturday afternoons, flexible schedule
Location: The Community Cycling Center

Staff Supervisor

Assistant Shop Manager

How to Apply

Download and fill out our Volunteer Application. Email this electronic form to Volunteer@CommunityCyclingCenter.org or print and mail it to:

Community Cycling Center Volunteers
1700 NE Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97211

Women and people of color encouraged to apply.