Bike shop mechanic
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Orioles Bike Cage |
| Address: | 444 Burnell St. Shack behind the wading pool Winnipeg MB R3G 2H4 |
| Website: | http://www.bikecage.ca |
| Organizational Description: | A program of the Valour Community Center and volunteer-run community bike shop serving the Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community and the city of Winnipeg since 2009. We recycle and refurbish bicycles and teach people how to fix their bikes. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6267 |
| Description of Duties: | Looking for a fun, hands-on way to meet people, learn new skills, and give back to your community? Come be part of something special at Orioles Bike Cage - a volunteer-powered bike shop in the West End! The Orioles Bike Cage is a program ran and supported by the Orioles Community Centre. Our shop provides by-donation repairs and refurbishes bikes for resale-making cycling more accessible for everyone. You'll get the chance to: We're open to the public every Tuesday evening (6:30-9:30 PM), year-round, and we're currently looking for dedicated volunteers from spring through fall. With enough volunteer support, we'd be excited to continue offering a women and 2SLGBTQIA+ night on Thursdays - help us make it happen! Under 18 volunteers are okay, but we will require an adult guardian's signature and contact info. Can't commit weekly? We also take part in events throughout the year where extra help may be required! Curious if it's a good fit? Sign up for an orientation night and see what we're all about. We'd love to meet you! We're hoping to have an orientation in early April and then have a couple of evenings to teach you some bike repairs before the busy season starts up. |
| Skills Required: | - Willingness to learn - Mechanical aptitude or an interest in hands-on learning is an asset - People skills are an asset |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Bike repairs |
| Age: | 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening We're open weekly on Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 9:30 pm and possibly Thursday evenings 6:30-9:00. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Downtown |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Required to complete community service French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Apr 8, 2026 |
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