Putting Bikes Back On The Streets
Since January 2006, Bike Bakersfield has refurbished over 1,000 bicycles and provided them to residents all over Kern County. The goal of the program is to lower the financial barriers often associated with owning and maintaining a bicycle.
Recipients put in 12 hours of volunteer work before receiving their bicycle. On the last day of your volunteer hours you get to put together your own bike. During your volunteer time you will learn the ins and outs of a bike which will help you keep your bike rolling.
Earn a Bike Hours are Monday – Wednesday 10-2PM. Adult volunteers must check-in at 10AM, if you are coming in after school DM us on instagram so we can schedule you to come in.
Tasks range from cleaning the shop, sorting and organizing parts and tools, sweeping and cleaning, bike repair (depending on experience level), and possible office work.
At 10 hours you may begin putting your bike together, with the mechanic’s assistance. Our bicycles were generously donated by members of the community; you may also use parts you have acquired outside of our program.
If you need any more information call our Bakersfield Bike Kitchen at (661) 321-9248 or Arvin Bike Kitchen at (661) 854-3577. You may also contact us by email.
