Volunteer with HUB
Volunteer with HUB Cycling to help make biking better in Metro Vancouver. Volunteers support local action, educational programs, community events, public engagement, communications and our core operations.
Volunteer Resources
To help remove childcare as a barrier for those interested in volunteering or working with HUB, we've compiled a list of local childcare resources and services that you can access here.
Volunteer with a Local Committee
HUB local committees meet monthly and advocate for action to improve cycling infrastructure, increase cycling education in schools and represent HUB at events. Our local committees are always looking for volunteers to fill leadership roles (co-chair, committee volunteer engagement, stakeholder engagement, communications, social media etc), and small working groups to make your community safer and more connected for cycling.
To learn about the HUB Local Committee for your area, click here.
HUB is currently recruiting for a co-chair/chair for the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Committee and for the Langley Committee.
Contact community@hubcycling.ca for more information or to see if it might be a good fit. You can also find out more about the roles and apply using the links below:
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Co-Chair/Chair
Volunteer with HUB's Cycling Education Programs
There are many ways to lend your enthusiasm and skills to support our cycling education programs for kids and adults, especially during the Spring and Fall Bike to School seasons. Education volunteer roles include bike fleet maintenance, data entry, assisting instructors on programs, and clearing and inventorying supplies. Current opportunities will be posted below. Sign up for the Volunteer Opportunities newsletter below to be notified when we post something new!
Current Opportunities:
Bike to School Mechanics
This role assists the Bike Education & Gear Coordinator with the maintenance of HUB’s bike fleet during the Bike to School season, April through June. Generally, maintenance occurs at HUB’s Vancouver storage facility near Rupert St and E 1st Ave, Friday afternoons for 1 to 3 hours (depending on the condition of the bike fleet). Professional bike store experience is not required, but you should have experience maintaining and building bikes for personal use.
Responsibilities:
- Basic bike assessment
- Fixing flat tires and replacing worn tires
- Replacing and adjusting brake pads (rim and disc brakes); bleeding hydraulic brake lines
- Replacing cables and cable housing
- Replacing worn parts i.e. saddles, grips, and adjustable seat clamps
- Replacing broken parts i.e., shifters, derailleurs
- Adjusting brakes and derailleurs for smooth operation
- Cleaning the drivetrain and the bike in general
- Lubricating parts
To apply, fill out the short application form. We’re looking for mechanics to start in April but will continue to review applications throughout the season.
Volunteer at HUB Events
HUB Cycling runs several different events that engage the public to encourage more people to feel confident cycling for transportation. From our flagship events like Go By Bike Week and Bike the Night to smaller community events, we are always looking for volunteers to help us spread the joy of cycling!
Volunteer this August to promote secure bike parking
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at pop-up tents that HUB Cycling will be hosting in collaboration with Community Policing Centers (CPC), Project 529 and the Bike Parking Working Group of the HUB Vancouver Local Committee.
HUB and CPC volunteers will be encouraging the public to register their bikes with 529 and provide tips on how to securely lock their bikes.
Volunteer at Bike the Night!
Friday, September 18
We’re looking for volunteers to help us make this year's Bike the Night an unforgettable event. There are a variety of roles, both during the pre-ride celebration and along the ride route itself.
Learn more about the different roles available and sign up for a shift here!
Other Opportunities:
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities throughout the year, please subscribe below and select "Volunteer Opportunities." You'll receive a monthly notification of volunteer opportunities.
Email volunteer@hubcycling.ca for volunteer related inquiries.
