Volunteer

Improve your ride and your city when you volunteer with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Come be a part of our work!

While some volunteer opportunities are only open to current SF Bicycle Coalition members, many opportunities are open to all. If you’re not a current member and would like to trade your volunteer hours for a year’s membership, check out our Barter Membership program. Want to know more about what it’s like to volunteer with the SF Bicycle Coalition? Read what past volunteers have had to say about their volunteer experiences in our Volunteer Profile archive. Looking for internship opportunities? See our open positions.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP RIDE

Southeast San Francisco Neighborhood Ride

Join us as a volunteer for our upcoming neighborhood ride from James Denman Middle School to Cayuga Park on Saturday, April 22nd from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm! Volunteers are vital to this event’s success and we could not spread the joys of biking without you! Roles include: set-up, clean-up, route guides, membership tent volunteers and light distributors! We can’t wait to Light Up The Night with you. 

Please note: you must be a current member and trained Bicycle Ambassador to volunteer at the membership tent. Not a member? Join now

Volunteer: Southeast San Francisco Neighborhood Ride

Bike to Wherever Day 2023

Bike to Wherever Day is HAPPENING on Thursday, May 18th! Get excited and come volunteer at one of our Energizer Stations across the city. There are lots of AM/PM stations available. Sign up quickly – the stations fill up fast! Exact Energizer Station locations TBD.

Please note that you must be a current member and trained Ambassador to volunteer on Bike to Wherever Day. Not a member? Join now!

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Bicycle Ambassadors

Join the SF Bicycle Coalition in reaching out to folks who bike – out on the streets and at events! Meet fellow bike riders and discuss how they can be a part of our work. Outreach is super fun and one of the most important ways you can help advance the bike projects that matter to you! If you’re an SF Bicycle Coalition member, exercise your advocacy muscle by coming to one of our Bicycle Ambassador trainings.

Bicycle Ambassador Training

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Bike It Forward

Since 2012, the SF Bicycle Coalition has been working with a variety of community-based organizations around San Francisco to organize Bike It Forward events. Each event is an opportunity for the community to come together and learn about biking in the city in a participatory manner from volunteer wrenchers.

Volunteer: Bike It Forward

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Family & Youth Biking

Help get little feet pedaling at Freedom From Training Wheels and teach the next generation the joys of biking! It’s fun, easy and so rewarding. Our experienced staff will give you the skills you need to help kids scoot, balance and glide on their bikes. If you’re a parent who already rides with your kids, come talk about your experiences and show off awesome gear at one of our Family Biking events.

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Monthly Volunteer Night

This is the SF Bicycle Coalition’s oldest tradition! Stop by and chat with fellow members and volunteers and help us keep our organization rolling as we collaborate on group office tasks. Dinner will be provided. We have ample bike parking in our office, so don’t forget to bring your bike inside. RSVP is necessary to attend.

Volunteer Night

Valet Bicycle Parking

Justifiably famous in SF, the SF Bicycle Coalition’s Valet Bike Parking is like a coat check for bikes. Give the precious gift of a worry-free fun time to a fellow bicyclist, all while in the company of other SF Bicycle Coalition volunteers. Our friendly and experienced staff will train you in everything you need to know.

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Community Service Program (formerly Project 20)

Need to pay parking tickets? Work them off at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition through a special SFMTA Community Service program! First go to the SFMTA Customer Service Center at 11 South Van Ness Avenue to find out your eligibility and sign up for the Community Service Program. More information at the links below. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator with questions.

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