Vélocity Bicycle Cooperative

Come volunteer with us refurbishing donated bicycles so that they can be used again by the community! This event is open to new volunteers and existing volunteers. No mechanical experience is necessary.

Note: The warehouse location is in the alley behind 1502 Mt Vernon Ave. Enter through the gray door next to a roll-down garage door. If you drive to the location, be sure to park in the street, not in the alleys or parking lots surrounding the warehouse. And wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty with bicycle grease!

Volunteers under 18 need a parent or guardian to accompany them to their first volunteer experience and sign a liability waiver. Volunteers under 16 need a parent or guardian to accompany them at all times while volunteering with Vélocity.

Sign up to help with customer service at our Arlington shop! If this is your first time doing customer service at our shop, please direct message Elizabeth here via MeetUp so she can ensure someone can be there to orient you.

What you'll do:

• greet customers
• manage customer traffic
• help customers find basic bike parts in our store
• direct customers to the mechanics if they need a bike repair
• help customers find a bike that fits them
• set customers up to test ride bikes
• work the register to conduct customer payments

Qualities of a good volunteer for this role:

• customer service oriented
• willing to work outside most of the shift
• able to work on their feet most of the shift
• comfortable working in a faced-paced environment
• open to a steep learning curve with a rewarding experience the more times you volunteer
• excited to learn about Velocity Bicycle Cooperative and become part of our volunteer team that keeps our wheels turning!

What to Bring/Attire

• A water bottle & snack
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the day's weather
• Sunscreen and a baseball hat if it is sunny

Age Requirements: If you are under 18, you must bring a parent/guardian with you to the orientation to sign the waiver.

Sign up to help with customer service at our Arlington shop! If this is your first time doing customer service at our shop, please direct message Elizabeth here via MeetUp so she can ensure someone can be there to orient you.

What you'll do:

• greet customers
• manage customer traffic
• help customers find basic bike parts in our store
• direct customers to the mechanics if they need a bike repair
• help customers find a bike that fits them
• set customers up to test ride bikes
• work the register to conduct customer payments

Qualities of a good volunteer for this role:

• customer service oriented
• willing to work outside most of the shift
• able to work on their feet most of the shift
• comfortable working in a faced-paced environment
• open to a steep learning curve with a rewarding experience the more times you volunteer
• excited to learn about Velocity Bicycle Cooperative and become part of our volunteer team that keeps our wheels turning!

What to Bring/Attire

• A water bottle & snack
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the day's weather
• Sunscreen and a baseball hat if it is sunny

Age Requirements: If you are under 18, you must bring a parent/guardian with you to the orientation to sign the waiver.

Sign up to help with customer service at our Del Ray shop! If this is your first time doing customer service at our shop, please direct message Elizabeth here via MeetUp so she can ensure someone can be there to orient you.

What you'll do:

• greet customers
• manage customer traffic
• help customers find basic bike parts in our store
• direct customers to the mechanics if they need a bike repair
• help customers find a bike that fits them
• set customers up to test ride bikes
• work the register to conduct customer payments

Qualities of a good volunteer for this role:

• customer service oriented
• willing to work outside most of the shift
• able to work on their feet most of the shift
• comfortable working in a faced-paced environment
• open to a steep learning curve with a rewarding experience the more times you volunteer
• excited to learn about Velocity Bicycle Cooperative and become part of our volunteer team that keeps our wheels turning!

What to Bring/Attire

• A water bottle & snack
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the day's weather
• Sunscreen and a baseball hat if it is sunny

Age Requirements: If you are under 18, you must bring a parent/guardian with you to the orientation to sign the waiver.