Volunteering

This page is for anybody who is interested in volunteering for the BikeAlameda Valet Bike Parking service provided at Alameda events. Click here to learn more about volunteering.

Valet Bike Parker Position Description

Description:

Volunteers for BikeAlameda's Valet Bike Parking Service work on a team to park bikes at local Alameda events. The valet bike parker will staff a table and bike corral, secure bikes, distribute literature, and monitor the bikes.

The team of bike parkers can be two or three people - a greeter, parker and tabler. Parkers work in two to four hour shifts. Assist in setting up the bike corral and equipment. Assist in taking down the equipment. Greet bicyclists and describe the valet procedure. Park and lock bicycles. Describe and handout literature on the table to clients. Check in and out the bicycles. Monitor the bicycles.

Skills Needed:

dependability and flexibility
able to follow a methodology for checking in, parking, and checking out bikes
friendliness and courtesy are essential
interest in working with the public
ability to follow this video for parking bikes....

Optional skills:

Knowledge of Alameda bike paths, trails facilities
Able to give information on safe bike riding habits

Training:

Volunteers are paired with a veteran parker and trained on their first volunteer opportunity. An instruction sheet is provided beforehand and is available at the Valet Bike Parking station. Signup for an event one week in advance is preferable.

Time Commitment:

3 events per year
Each opportunity varies depending upon the event.

Volunteer Coordinator:
Bonnie, (510) 595-4690, valet@bikealameda.org
Organization Description:

The Home Base for the Bicycling Community of Alameda, California. BikeAlameda's goal is to provide a community that Alameda bicyclists can belong to. Serving the community through services such as Valet bike parking, we hope to encourage bicycle use as a form of transportation and an integral part of daily life.