Volunteers are what make MoBo run!

MoBo is an all-volunteer run organization and it takes a lot to keep up all the good work!  We are always in need of volunteer mechanics, but wrenchin’ is not the only thing we need help with.  See below for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

August Volunteer of the Month
This month we are honori.ng John Wood.  John started volunteering at MoBo way back in the summer of 2007!   On alternating Wednesdays John can be found at Open Shop, dispensing expert mechanical advice.  He joined the Interim Board in the winter of 2008 and contributed sage advice during that phase of our strategic planning.  John has headed up our shop overhaul project, taught Park Tools School to three of our assistant mechanics, built work tables, and has served as an emergency door repair man in a pinch.  He works behind the scenes on the Membership Committee, entering boatloads of information into our member database. When you see John around the co-op, be sure to check out his socks, wish him luck on his next marathon, and tell him how lucky we are to have him around! 

 

July Volunteer of the Month

July 2009

This month’s featured volunteer is Rob Grossman.  Rob has been a dedicated volunteer since he was a wee babe.  This year, he has helped out at the annual fundraiser, has been a greeter at open shop, helped with the 4th of July festivities, kid’s day, and built up a stunning chopper bicycle for the scooter rally.  Please make sure to tell Rob “Thank you!” when you see him.”


Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities and Thank Yous

FIRST, THE THANK YOUS:

Computer has been donated!
We needed a laptop in good condition in order to manage our new membership database at the shop. Our old computer had unfortunately passed on, and we are now using a lovely recycled laptop donated by one of our awesome volunteers!  Thank you!

Hand-made aprons by a talented seamstress are finished!
With the new setup in the shop with tool sets and stands, a member of the coop donated time and talent to make some well organized tool aprons to hold a number of handy shop implements.  These have been working brilliantly and have facilitated easier bicycle construction and maintenance.  Thanks, Margaret!
SECOND, HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Greeters needed!
Do you love the vibe at the shop, but don’t feel the need to twirl wrenches?  We need friendly people to work the desk as greeters, process memberships, explain how the co-op works to prospective members, and keep the mechanics in line.  We especially need folks on Sundays and some Wednesdays. Once you have been trained, you need not commit to working every week.  Even just two shop days/month would make a big difference.  Plus, you get to meet lots of great people and maybe even pick the radio station.

Also if you’re interested in getting more involved, check out our committees and fill out a volunteer form below!  You can also come in to open shop and talk to the greeter or mechanic about any of the following committees or other volunteer opportunities.

  • Shop Committee – maintaining, stocking, organizing the shop, quality control of parts
    • email: shopformobo[AT]gmail.com
  • Mechanics Committee – working during open hours, planning workshops, training new volunteers
    • email:  mechanicsformobo[AT]gmail.com
  • PR Committee –  developing the website and MySpace, marketing/advertising, graphic design, outreach to other community groups
    • email: prformobo[AT]gmail.com
  • Events Committee – planning fundraisers, community events, social events, bicycle rides, etc.
    • email:  mobobicyclecoop[AT]gmail.com
  • Membership/ Volunteer Committee - coordinating volunteers,  outreach , planning elections, newsletter,  liaison between members and board
    • email:  volunteersformobo[AT]gmail.com
  • Finance Committee – writing grants, budgeting, keeping records of money
    • email: mobobicyclecoop[AT]gmail.com
  • Youth Outreach Committee- planning and implementing youth programs at the co-op and beyond
    • email: volunteersformobo[AT]gmail.com

If you would like to volunteer with MoBo, please fill out our volunteer application form:

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