Bike shop volunteers and mechanics work at our well-equipped shop to clean and repair bikes that will enable people–including refugees, veterans and youth from low-income families–to get to work or school, shop for their families and explore Houston’s many opportunities. When you volunteer to repair bikes at Freewheels, we will fit your assignment to your skill level and interest and we welcome school, work and service groups.
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Bike Shop Volunteer Days
Freewheels volunteer days are on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. at our shop at 6020 Jessamine in the Gulfton area of southwest Houston.
We will fit your assignment to your skill level and interest.
- BIKE SHOP MECHANIC: If you know how to repair brakes, derailleurs and other bike systems, we will put you to work on a bike right away.
- SHOP VOLUNTEER: If you are a beginner and want to learn about maintaining a bike, you will start cleaning bikes and undertaking minor repairs. Each time you attend, you will learn more about bikes.
Volunteers also distribute bikes; they make sure the recipient has the right size and style bike. They give each person a new helmet, demonstrate the proper use of a bike lock and introduce safe-riding principles.
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BIKE SHOP VOLUNTEER BIKE SHOP MECHANICNew: Bike Repair Resources
Freewheels volunteers have curated a collection of helpful Park Tool bike repair instructional videos on YouTube and other resources. If you are interested, please click this link: https://tinyurl.com/FW-repair-resources.
Age Requirements
Freewheels Houston welcomes volunteers 14 years old and older to participate without parental supervision. Younger people may participate with their parents. If you are under 18 years old, please ask your parent or guardians to read and complete the Freewheels Houston Volunteer Consent.
Group Volunteering Opportunities
Freewheels welcomes school and youth groups seeking opportunities to earn service hours as well as corporate service and team-building projects. Please let us know when you plan to come so we can make sure we provide a fulfilling experience.