The Earn-A-Bike (EAB) program encourages people interested in learning bicycle mechanics to donate 25 hours of service to The ReCyclery over the course of up to a year (from Thursday-Saturday, during shop hours) in exchange for gaining valuable mechanic skills and the opportunity to build their own bicycle.
Throughout the volunteering process, Earn-a-Bikers are expected to log their hours using the volunteer sign-in form on The ReCyclery website, as well as complete a checklist of basic repairs.
Once you've completed both the skill- and time-based requirements, a staff member will help you choose your Earn-a-Bike.
Earn-A Bikes can be refurbished for free with used parts plus free new cables/housing, tubes, brake pads, and a chain. If new parts are needed or preferred, a 25% discount will be applied.
Individuals are eligible for one Earn-a-Bike per year.
