What kind of volunteers are we looking for? As far as the shop operations go, we have three types of positions: Clerk, Mechanic, and Shift Manager.

• Clerk: The clerk is responsible for greeting new patrons, introducing them to the shop, explaining the rules and about our organization, signing people into the computer, and accepting money. This position typically needs zero bike wrenching knowledge.
• Mechanic: The mechanics (we try to have a few for each shift) are the talent. They help us fix our bikes. They might be asked for price checks from the clerk or Manager. They help keep the shop tidy and make sure the tools are used properly. Mechanics typically need quite a bit of bike maintenance knowledge but even if you just know the basics you can be helpful.
• Shift Manager: The shift manager is responsible for opening and closing the shop, maintaining order and respect, also filling in where needed. Typically these folks are “core” volunteers and have committed to a shift per week. The shift manager needs to be able to teach a basic maintenance course.

For all of these positions we encourage anyone that is interested to just show up during our regular hours and tell the Shift Manager that you’d like to volunteer for the shift. If you dont like it, you don’t have to come back. If you do like it, just drop in again. If you absolutely love it you can commit to a regular shift.

Besides the positions listed above, there are many other positions that we need filled. Here are a few other key areas that we need help with right now.

• Rosie’s Personal Assistant: Rose is our current financial guru and she is looking for a helper. This person would help Rose with some of the non-profit compliance and financials of the SBK. If you only knew how much Rose has done for us would you understand why she needs an assistant. If you would like to try-out for this position just send Rose an email. Beware: there is an obstacle course involved.
• SBK Videographer/Photographer: Although we’ve been getting all kinds of press lately, we’d like to do something a bit more in-depth about what is happening at the shop. We are looking for someone that can take and edit decent video and photos during our events, rides, classes, and regular shop hours. We’d like to do short how-to videos also. You need you have your own equipment and editing system. Also, a way to digitize the results. We use flickr and if you have a pro account that would be perfect. Send Scott an email if you can help.

What perks do volunteers get? As if respect and admiration from your peers isn’t enough you get complimentary food and drinks during your shifts!* I also hear you get free bowling.+

* Subject to the generosity of grateful patrons (Oranges!) and local businesses (Thanks Pieces).
+ Capitol Bowl 4 evah

LifeSTEPS, Life Skills Training and Educational Programs, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. By partnering with property owners and developers, LifeSTEPS provides high quality supportive services to residents of affordable housing.

They serve a diverse range of people who live in affordable housing. Their clients are primarily low wage earners performing vital jobs in our communities. They also include retired seniors, disabled adults, and children, all living on limited incomes.

Many of LifeSTEPS' clients have few resources and fewer options. The services provided by LifeSTEPS help their clients maintain stable housing. Even more, they teach skills that allow people struggling with real-life problems find the confidence to succeed.

1915 I Street – 7-8:30 pm.

As a kick-off to the week-long events leading up to the Amgen Race, Ed Cox and Chris Dougherty will be holding a Smart Cycling Clinic on Monday Feb, 9th from 7:00-8:30pm. The class will be free to all, but donations will be taken to support the Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen.

This is just the start of a week of activities. Don’t miss the other events happening during Bikeramento Week!!

Tuesday 6-9pm
Wednesday 6-9pm
Thursday 6-9pm
Saturday 12-4pm

last Sunday of the month is Ladies/LGBT Night! Last friday of the month is movie night!

Come introduce yourself or say hello to old friends. Spread the word! Ride your bike! We’ll see you there!!!

No experience is necessary. We’ll find something for you to do. Everyone pays the same price. Everyone gets the same thing.

Here is what you get:

• 1 each high quality 10 watt bike light that will attach to your helmet or handlebars with a velcro strap(strap included).
• 1 each 3200 mAh battery pack
• 1 each battery charger

All of this is brand new equipment purchased especially for this project.
A $20.00 deposit (on or before December 1, 2008) is required to RSVP to this event.
Useful skills for this project are:

• Soldering
• Drilling
• Cutting
• Sewing (the battery will hang from your frame by velcro in a nylon bag)
• Cleanup
• Setup/snacks

To participate send your deposit and RSVP here.

There are really too many features to list. It even has a built in compressor! Well, it might not be a working compressor but we’ll try to restore it to it’s full glory if possible.

We are planning a grand opening in early January so stay tuned.

Thanks John G. and Gina D. for making this possible!

BTW, if you want to send us anything in the mail please continue to use our PO Box.