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Volunteer Opportunities

We are always looking for volunteers who can help on a regular basis, regardless of previous experience or bicycle repair knowledge.  We're in special need of volunteers who are multilingual, mechanics, or those who can help in the office. Whatever your skill, there is a good chance we can utilize it!

Friends of LBK

From the panhandle to the capitol, from rural to metropolitan areas, CycleNebraska is made up of people who love Nebraska cycling. Our purpose is to cultivate a community by creating connections, sharing stories, and providing information to empower the growth of our cycling community.

Volunteers Needed to Learn Bike Repair

The Service Desk Volunteer (either in adult/child pairs or as an individual) will assist the Lincoln Bike Kitchen by helping customers and repairing children bicycles during open hours.
Program Details:
Age Requirements:  One Individual must be 16 or older.  Adult/Child pair – child must be 10 or older.
Commitments: The volunteer(s) agree to the following:
  1. Attend one bike repair/orientation class. Register here.
  2. Commitment to one shift per month on Sunday or Monday (3 hours) for a three month period. (Additional hours can be requested.)
  3. Sign-up for shifts via electronic form.
  4. Provide 24-hour cancellation notice.*
    *Failure to provide notice will remove volunteer from program. Multiple cancellations will be subject to review of continuation of program.
​Duties may include but are not limited to:  
  • Greeting visitors.
  • Assistance on signing and completing appropriate forms. (may be paper or electronic).
  • Possible perform repairs or hand off to a senior mechanic.
  • Assemble “ready to go bikes” (e.g. attach pedals, adjust handle bars and seats).
  • Move bikes to racks for repairs.
  • Preparation for next shifts. (clean, organize, prep papers as needed).