It’s time to get excited: Bike to Work Day 2019 is Thursday, May 9. This will be the 25th anniversary of Bike to Work Day in the Bay Area, and we need over 300 volunteers to help make this incredible event a success.
We need your volunteer support both leading up to the big day and on Bike to Work Day itself. Help us make May 9 the best biking day of the year by signing up for one of our many volunteer opportunities. Signups close Thursday, May 2, so don’t wait — sign up today!
Here are all the great ways you can help make this event a success:
Event promotion and prep
Poster Distribution: through Tuesday, April 16 — Help us put up posters at cafes and bike shops all over town! We’ll provide the posters, tape and a map of locations; you provide the pedal power. View the list of neighborhoods and sign up to spread the word.
Bike to Work Day Volunteer Night: Thursday, April 18 — We’re throwing a special Bike to Work Day volunteer night at our office. Help us prepare supplies for the big day and enjoy good company and dinner on us.
Bag-Stuffing Party: Thursday, May 2 — Join us for our annual bag-stuffing party at the Bryant Street Sports Basement as we prep 6,000 bags in preparation for Bike to Work Day! Whether you can join us for just one hour or all five, we’ll be happy to have your help. As a special thanks, we’ll reward you with a free dinner and our endless gratitude. Sign up to be a part of this busy, high-energy night.
Join us on the big day
Energizer Stations*: Over 200 member-volunteers help out at Energizer Stations citywide on Bike to Work Day, brightening commutes with free coffee in the morning, or cheering folks on as they bike home in the afternoon. View our 26 Energizer Station locations and sign up today. Be sure to sign up for a training, too!
Photographer: Do you have professional or professional-level photography experience? Use the power of your lens to help capture the magic of Bike to Work Day. If you’re interested, please sign up and leave a link to your online portfolio in the comments.
Errand-Runner*: Love biking around the city? Want to be on call to make emergency supply drop-offs and deliveries? Must have own bike and be comfortable hauling a trailer with supplies. We’ll provide the trailer; you provide the pedal power!
End-of-Day Unpacker: At the end of an amazing day, bring your fresh energy and help us unload at our office.
For more information about Bike to Work Day, check out our event page.
*You must be a current member of the SF Bicycle Coalition to volunteer in this role. Not a member? Join today!
