DON'T FORGET TO EXPLORE BIKE WALK WICHITA
DO YOU ACCEPT
BIKE DONATIONS?
WE SURE DO.
BICYCLES FOR YOUTH
Any youth needing a 20" bicycle or smaller may come in the same day and receive a bicycle for free.
BICYCLES FOR TEENS
Any teen may receive a free bicycle after completeing a short 1.5 hour course on maintanence.
BICYCLES FOR ADULTS
Any adult is eligible for a free bicycle after completing 15 hours of volunteer service in the shop.
NON-PROFIT PARTNERS
Organizations serving our community may be eligible for our voucher program to aid their clients.
BICYCLES FOR SALE
We have refurbished bicycles for sale. Your purchase helps our program serve the community everyday,
BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL RECYCLE VOLUNTEER
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HAVE A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
The shop is open to any and all with only one true requirement: You must be willing to learn.
Bicycles at their core are simple machines, learning how to repair them is fun but is not without challenges.
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NO SIGN UP NEEDED
We do not require any type of pre-registration or formal sign-up.
The goal is to remove as many barriers to volunteering as possible and create a safe space for everyone to make a difference.
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CALL BEFORE YOUR FIRST TIME
While no sign-up is needed, we do operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
We can only orient as many people as we have Coordinators (technically trained and experienced volunteers)on the floor.
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COMPLETE A 1-ON-1 ORIENTATION
While there are other volunteer options in the shop, the majority are bicycle repair-related. For first timers with the shop, you need to complete an orientation with one of our Coordinators.
You will go through a checklist covering bicycle repair at your own pace to make sure you are comfortable in repairing bicycles.
The orientation takes about 1.5 hours so please plan for that time.
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VOLUNTEER AWAY!
After your orientation you are welcome to return at any time with no need for 1-on-1 support and we will answer any questions you have as they come up.
We can't wait to see you in the shop!
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BECOMING A COORDINATOR
For those interested in progressing their skills and support in the shop, you may be eligible to become a Coordinator.
Coordinators have completed 50 hours of volunteer time, exemplify the heart of the shop, can competently teach the checklist, and have a genuine love of supporting all others
Coodinators care about bikes, but they care about people more.
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WHEN CAN I DONATE BICYCLES?
Bicycles may be donated during our open shop hours.
Tuesday & Thursday | 2 - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday | 12 - 4 p.m.
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DO YOU PICK UP BICYCLES?
Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to pick up or deliver bicycles.
We'd love to offer this service, and if you're interested in helping us do this, please let us know and we will work something out!
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WHAT HAPPENS TO MY DONATION?
The majority of bicycles are repaired and given back to youth, adults, and organizations who help to serve our community.
We will save any parts from bicycles that cannot be repaired to service future bicycles and to support our program.
A small selection of bicycles are refurbished and sold. Selling bikes helps fund our operations, so we can keep the doors open and continue providing free and low-cost services to the community.
FLAT TIRES AND ALL, WE WILL GLADLY ACCEPT BICYCLE DONATIONS.
Everyone remembers their first bicycle: riding it, crashing it, and showing it off to their friends. Eventually, those bikes are no longer ridden and we aim to give them their second home.
Please consider donating bicycles you no longer ride or use as they can give another person the opportunity to keep moving around in the world.
