Pedaling Philanthropy

We are grateful for the incredible support of over 6,000 individuals who volunteered their time over the last five years to help us clean and repair 10,350 bikes to give away to kids in our community. We’re hard at work this season with the help of well over 1,000 volunteers refurbishing over 2,000 bikes to give to kids before the holidays. 

If you would like to volunteer on our Bike Giveaway Days, Dec. 9 and 10, please click on the button below:

Volunteer on Bike Giveaway Day

If you would like to volunteer as an individual to refurbish bikes any day from Oct. 2 – Dec. 7, 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 2023 runs from October 2 – December 7 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!