Good Karma Bikes

A volunteer bike mechanic at Good Karma Bikes would typically be responsible for:

Core mechanical work: Performing basic to intermediate bicycle repairs and maintenance, including brake adjustments, gear tuning, tire changes, chain repairs, and general tune-ups on donated bicycles to get them road-ready for community members.

Educational support: Teaching bike maintenance skills to community members through hands-on workshops, helping people learn to fix their own bikes, and mentoring other volunteers who are developing their mechanical skills.

Community engagement: Working directly with people from diverse backgrounds to assess their transportation needs, fit them with appropriate refurbished bicycles, and ensure they understand basic bike safety and maintenance.

Shop operations: Helping organize tools and parts, maintaining the workspace, sorting through donated bicycles and components, and keeping inventory of usable parts for repairs.

Mission-driven service: Supporting the organization's goal of providing affordable transportation solutions while promoting environmental sustainability through bicycle reuse and repair rather than disposal.

The role combines technical bike repair skills with community service, making bicycles accessible to people who might not otherwise afford reliable transportation. Volunteers often find it rewarding because they're directly helping individuals while also contributing to environmental sustainability and community health through increased bicycle usage.

A volunteer shop operations role at Good Karma Bikes would typically involve:

Workstation improvements: Constructing custom workbenches, bike stands, storage solutions, and organizational systems tailored specifically to the shop's workflow and space constraints.

Equipment modifications: Adapting existing tools and equipment to better serve the shop's needs, creating custom mounting systems, and building specialized holders for parts and components.

Workshop projects: Taking on various handyman tasks that improve the shop's functionality, such as building custom shelving, creating mobile tool carts, or constructing display systems for refurbished bicycles.

Repair assistance: Using general building and mechanical skills to help with non-bicycle projects that support shop operations, such as fixing furniture, building educational displays, or creating community program materials.

Problem-solving support: Applying handyman skills to address unique operational challenges, whether that's creating better storage solutions, improving workspace ergonomics, or building custom solutions for specific shop needs.

This role combines practical building skills with creative problem-solving to enhance the shop's capabilities and efficiency. It's perfect for someone with general handyman experience who wants to use their skills to support the bicycle repair mission in hands-on, project-based ways.

Good Karma Bikes is seeking a dedicated volunteer to provide executive administrative support to our CEO. This role is perfect for someone with strong organizational and communication skills who wants to contribute to the strategic operations of our community bicycle program.

Key Responsibilities:

Presentation development: Creating and formatting Apple Keynote presentations for board meetings, community partnerships, grant applications, and stakeholder communications, incorporating data visualization and compelling storytelling about program impact.

Board meeting preparation: Organizing meeting materials, preparing agenda packets, coordinating logistics, and ensuring all necessary documentation is ready for board presentations and decision-making.

Executive support: Managing special projects, conducting research on best practices or funding opportunities, coordinating with community partners, and handling correspondence that requires detailed attention.

Qualifications: Proficiency in Apple work suite porducts, strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently on complex projects, and experience with professional document preparation. Previous executive support or nonprofit experience would be amazing.

This volunteer position offers flexible scheduling and direct involvement in organizational leadership activities that drive community impact.

Good Karma Bikes is seeking a creative and strategic volunteer to lead our marketing and communications efforts. This role is perfect for someone passionate about storytelling and community engagement who wants to amplify our mission of providing affordable transportation through bicycle repair and reuse.

Key Responsibilities:

Social media management: Creating engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms, sharing success stories and volunteer spotlights, promoting workshops and events, and building online community around our mission.

Content creation: Developing compelling written content for newsletters, website updates, blog posts, and promotional materials that showcase program impact and connect with diverse community audiences.

Brand storytelling: Crafting narratives that highlight how bicycles transform lives in our community, documenting volunteer experiences, and communicating the environmental and social benefits of our work.

Event promotion: Marketing workshops, volunteer orientations, community events, and fundraising activities through multiple channels to maximize participation and community awareness.

Community outreach: Developing marketing strategies to reach underserved populations who could benefit from our services, creating culturally relevant messaging, and building partnerships with community organizations.

Digital marketing: Managing email campaigns, updating website content, analyzing engagement metrics, and implementing strategies to expand our reach and effectiveness in connecting with community members.

Visual communications: Creating graphics, flyers, and promotional materials that reflect our welcoming, inclusive brand and effectively communicate program information to diverse audiences.

Qualifications: Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing tools, strong writing and visual design skills, understanding of nonprofit communications, and passion for community-focused messaging. Photography skills and bilingual capabilities are valuable additions.

This volunteer position offers creative freedom and the opportunity to directly impact community awareness and engagement with our life-changing transportation services.

Good Karma Bikes is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to represent our organization at community events, festivals, and outreach opportunities. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys meeting new people and sharing our mission of providing affordable transportation through bicycle repair and reuse.

Key Responsibilities:

Event representation: Staffing information tables at farmers markets, community festivals, health fairs, and neighborhood events to introduce Good Karma Bikes to potential volunteers, customers, and community partners.

Community education: Explaining our programs and services to diverse audiences, sharing information about bike repair workshops, volunteer opportunities, and how community members can access affordable bicycles.

Outreach engagement: Connecting with people who could benefit from our services, particularly those facing transportation challenges, and providing clear information about how to get involved with our programs.

Materials management: Setting up and maintaining attractive display tables, distributing brochures and promotional materials, collecting contact information from interested community members, and ensuring professional presentation.

Relationship building: Networking with other community organizations, identifying potential partnership opportunities, and representing Good Karma Bikes as a welcoming, inclusive community resource.

Event logistics: Arriving early for setup, maintaining organized displays throughout events, engaging with attendees in all weather conditions, and handling breakdown and cleanup responsibilities.

Follow-up support: Collecting feedback from community interactions, reporting back on community needs and interests, and helping connect interested individuals with appropriate programs or volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiasm for community engagement, ability to work independently at events, comfort speaking with diverse audiences, and passion for bicycle advocacy and community service. Bilingual skills are valuable for reaching broader community populations.

This volunteer position offers flexible scheduling around community events and the opportunity to directly connect people with life-changing transportation resources.