Volunteer – How You Can Help The Most!

Select a volunteer role that’s best for you. Register now and get started volunteering for Free Bikes 4 Kidz Chicago!

We have three different volunteer categories for refurbishing the bikes. Don’t worry, our registration process will get you to the right place:

Cleaners – Each bike gets a good, thorough cleaning before moving on to the next stage. Just bring yourselves, we’ve got supplies!

Preppers – Take care of the easy stuff, mechanically speaking: Grease seat posts, change tires, swap saddles, new grips, new pedals, etc.

Mechanics – Knowledge and skills required. Change cables, adjust shifting, adjust brakes, true wheels, adjust bearings.

Hands-on not your thing? Want to help in other ways? We need site leads and help with administrative duties. There’s plenty to do and we’ll find a good fit for you. Please email us with your contact info and we’ll respond as quickly as possible to find a good opportunity for you.

We’re collecting bikes in April – and then the refurbish stage will begin. The warehouse volunteer season runs mid April – mid June.

Joining us for multiple shifts? Please note: our registration system requires you to register for each shift.

We have three roles to fill. Just answer a quick question or two and we will determine where your valuable talents can be best put to use!

Have You Ever…

Changed a bike tire and tube?

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No
Love it. To Clarify…
Love it. WELCOME to the Cleaners! Click here to schedule a shift!

Have you ever adjusted a derailleur or bottom bracket?

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No
Love it. WELCOME to the Mechanics! Click here to schedule a shift!
Love it. WELCOME to the Preppers! Click here to schedule a shift!