Share great experiences with BikeMN.org members and volunteers!

Share great experiences with BikeMN members and volunteers at the following BikeMN sponsored events or by helping to staff our table/booth at the events of others (see position description at the bottom of this page).

Please let us know if you can help us out by volunteering at one of these events or if you are interested in tabling at the events of others by sending an email to volunteer@bikemn.org .

Saturday July 10, 2010 - 10 to 4
Tour de Fat
Loring Park, Minneapolis

September 12, 2010
Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour, Saint Paul, MN
Volunteer positions are posted.
BikeMN members receive a discount when registering for the Classic and GROUP DISCOUNTS are available.

Other BikeMN Volunteer opportunities include:

Event Volunteer - It’s easy to become a volunteer. Then email us at volunteer@bikemn.org for details on staffing the BikeMN table at various events.

League Cycling Instructors (LCI) – teach Traffic Skills 101 classes and other Smart Cycling curriculum to children and adults. Not currently an LCI? Find out more about becoming an LCI at http://www.bikemn.org/courses.cfm or by sending an email to info@bikemn.org .

Marketing/Outreach – join our fun group as we reach out to new members, work on making the Bike Expo a success, develop our newsletter, create our web presence on FaceBook, Linkedin, YouTube, and more.

Advocacy – join our advocacy group. Help to promote Complete Streets and laws, policies and funding to make Minnesota and its communities and businesses more Bicycle Friendly. Need more information, contact info@bikemn.org .

Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour Volunteer? It’s easy to become a volunteer. Visit bikeclassic.org for details about the Classic. Then email us at volunteer@bikemn.org for details on becoming a valued volunteer. The volunteer party after the ride is complete is awesome!

Our greatest need right now is for help with our outreach work. The following position description describes the need.

Volunteer Position Description - Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota

Position Title: Exhibitor Booth Representative

Work Location: Various Expos and Events throughout Minnesota

Purpose of the Position: The purpose of the Exhibitor Booth Representative is to share information about the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota with event participants. The mission of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota is to provide leadership and a unified voice for bicycle education, advocacy and efforts to make Minnesota more bicycle friendly so that more people will ride bicycles more often. In addition, the Exhibitor Booth Representative will encourage participants to become a member of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Read the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota Fact Sheet.
• Arrive at Exhibitor Booth 10-15 minutes prior to scheduled shift.
• Distribute exhibit booth materials to event participants.
• Engage in conversation with event participants to inform them about the BikeMN and share membership benefits.

Qualifications:
• Minimum education level of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• General knowledge and enthusiasm for bicycling in Minnesota.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population of event participants.
• Must be energetic, resourceful, and a self-starter.•

Commitment Expected: 2 to 3 Hour Shift at Exhibit Booth

Training: Training for the Exhibitor Booth Representative Volunteer Position will be provided prior to volunteer shift by Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota Volunteer Coordinator. Training may occur on site, just prior to volunteer shift.

Benefits:
• Free Admission to Event, if Applicable.
• Recognition on the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota Website.

Position Description Last Updated January 25, 2010.