The 15th annual Cycle of Giving
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | The Wrench |
| Address: | 1057 Logan Avenue Winnipeg MB R3E 3N8 |
| Website: | http://www.thewrench.ca |
| Organizational Description: | We envision a city where everyone is empowered to enjoy bicycles. The WRENCH's mission is to create stronger, healthier communities by removing barriers to building, repairing and maintaining bicycles - with a focus on educating youth. The WRENCH is a registered charity. We make bicycles and cycling accessible to the public by: Providing programming, education and resources for community members, groups and organizations Supporting and promoting bicycle use in the Winnipeg Supporting new and existing community bike shops |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6104 |
| Description of Duties: | Join us for another 24-hour kids' bike building marathon, where we will prepare over 400 kids' bikes to distribute to community-serving organizations around Winnipeg. A variety of volunteer roles are available- Mechanic stand: Tune up kids bikes by yourself or with a team! Each stand has room for up to three people. Reflectors: Attach front and rear reflectors to every kid's bikes. Bike wash: Use our indoor bike wash station to hose down every bike that passes the quality control. Quality control: Check over every bike that is finished by a mechanic. Quality control ensures that the bikes are safe and reliable. Volunteers with experience working as a mechanic are preferred. Bike valet: This is an outdoor shift monitoring our bike parking area. The bike parking area will have a patio heater but it still requires that volunteers be outside for three hours so dress for the weather! Kitchen: Help keep everyone fed by volunteering at our kitchen. Work with our kitchen staff to serve lunch, dinner, breakfast to our hard working volunteers! |
| Skills Required: | All abilities and skillsets are welcome-there's something for everyone. Mechanical ability is an asset but not required. See task descriptions for further details. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Volunteers gain experience working with bicycles in a DIY community setting. Come participate in something positive alongside members of your community! |
| Age: | 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours A variety of shifts are available, including overnight. Please see our sign-up page for more information. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Fort Garry |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Group - small, family and friends Group - large, corporate and schools Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | Supervision Training/Orientation secure bike parking, meals throughout the event |
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| Closing Date: | Dec 5, 2025 |
