The Common Wheel is in need of folks to support our programming! Specifically, we are looking for people to assist with our Earn-a-Bike classes, which take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm. A little about the program:
- The Common Wheel’s Earn-A-Bike Program is a 4 week after-school and summer program that is offered 10 times per year to local youth ages 11 - 21
- 8 students meet at our co-op in Reservoir Park Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours
- At the beginning of the program, students select a donated bicycle which are in various states of disrepair
- Each class covers a separate system of the bike focusing on STEM concepts
- We spend the beginning of each class explaining how these systems work, how to diagnose and fix any issues, and then we help them rebuild the system with their own two hands
- At the end of the program, they end up with a completely overhauled working bike that they take home with safety equipment and accessories
- We also teach them how to ride safely on the street for two class sessions
- Students come from diverse backgrounds and a large percentage of our students receive a scholarship
As a volunteer, you would assist our class instructor in following class curriculum to provide assistance to students, participate in group rides, and help address any student needs.
All programming volunteers with The Common Wheel are required to complete clearance documentation before working with our Earn-a-Bike classes.
Volunteer Requirements:
For volunteers hoping to help with any program where kids are present, there are a few additional things we need from you.
- If you hope to help with programs where there is one-on-one interaction with kids like our Earn-a-Bike program we need:
- Signed Protecting Youth from Harm
- Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- State Child Abuse History Clearance (time to complete depends on how much info you need to enter)
- Criminal Background Check (takes less than 5 minutes)
- If you have lived in PA for the past 10 years consecutively, sign this Disclosure Statement
- If you have not lived in PA for the past 10 years consecutively, the following is also needed: FBI Background Check
Please email completed clearances to mac@thecommonwheel.com
