Pedaling Philanthropy

We are grateful for the incredible support of over 7,400 individuals who volunteered their time over the last six years to help us clean and repair 12,385 bikes to give away to kids in our community. In late September we’ll be ready to gear up for the 2024 season as we’ll need around 2,500 volunteers to repair our goal of 4,000 bikes – c’mon and let’s help thousands of kids get a bike and a new helmet!!

If you would like to volunteer as an individual to refurbish bikes any day from Sept. 30 – Dec. 5, please answer the question at the very bottom of the page, agree to the waiver that pops up and then you can schedule a shift based on your experience with bike repair – from none to expert mechanic – note, we have all the bike tools you’ll need to do your job. If you’d like to sign up for a shift with a group of friends or a work group, you can do so by emailing our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@fb4kdetroit.org and they will help you pick a date that works for your team…now let’s get rolling:

The volunteer season for 2024 runs from September 30 – December 5 and our hours are:

M,W: 8a-5p  (shifts from 8am-11am, 11am-2pm, 2pm-5pm)

Tu,Th: 8a-8p (shifts from 8am-11am, 11am-2pm, 2pm-5pm, 5pm-8pm)

Fri: 9a-3p (shifts from 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm)

Sa: 10a-4p (shifts from 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm)

Sun: 1p-4p (single shift from 1pm-4pm)

We’re in the same location as the last two years at 2990 Hubbard Street in Detroit – NOT Dearborn – use this address for Google Maps, but use 4015 Michigan Ave. for Apple Maps – click here to see it on Google Maps – or refer to the screen shot below:

Just answer a quick question or two and we will determine where your valuable talents can be best put to use and then schedule a shift!

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!