(If you've already signed up to help with the DNC Bike Project, you should forward this to a friend.)

Hey Denver Cyclists,

I have some news regarding the DNC Bike Project, we have a volunteer coordinator who will be working with us to organize schedules and duties. Her name is Piep van Heuven, and she's working with BikeDenver to get the best duties for our volunteers. "What duties are those?", you may be wondering.

Two jobs in particular, we need ride leaders for the group rides which will start at the different bike stations every day, and we need station mechanics who can take care of the minor problems that fleet bikes will experience, mostly alan key adjustments and tire changes. If you can sign up for either of these "bike specific" jobs, that would be the biggest help, we can always have other volunteers greet people, leading a group ride or mechanic work is a special talent.

So if you are handy with a wrench, want to lead a group of 10-15 on a planned ride around Denver, or both, please read and fill out the form below, and send it back to Piep at piep@bikesbelong.org and she will take it from here. Scheduling priority goes to people who volunteer for multiple shifts, and then on first come first serve basis. If anyone wants to step it up even more and be a project leader (multiple day commitment), please contact Piep by the 4th of August, all other volunteers, please return this form by August 15th or sooner if possible.

I look forward to working with all of you for this once in a lifetime event.

Will Handsfield

President - BikeDenver

www.BikeDenver.org

DNC Bike Project: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=771301990

>> INFO from DNC Bike Project Starts Here... Scroll down for the sign up form. If you want to sign up, just forward this email to piep@bikesbelong.org with your answers to each question.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS:

Love bicycling? Committed to keeping Colorado green?

Want to be a part of history at the 2008 Democratic National Convention?

We need bicycle-friendly volunteers to make this historic bike-sharing project a reality!

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?

The Bikes Belong Coalition, in partnership with Humana, Inc. and the Democratic National Convention Host Committee, will bring 1,000 bikes to Denver for the Democratic National Convention August 25 – 28. The bikes will be free for use by delegates, media and the general public. Volunteers are needed to staff 8 bike-sharing stations in the city center.

WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?

Bikes Belong is a Boulder-based national non-profit dedicated to "putting more people on bikes more often" and working with the bike industry to promote cycling, personal health and environmental sustainability. Fortune 100 health benefits company Humana Inc. launched the Freewheelin bike-sharing program in their headquarter city of Louisville, Kentucky. The US bicycle industry is loaning all of the bicycles, helmets and related equipment for the project. The sponsors will host bike-sharing projects in both Denver and the Twin Cities at the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions.

For more information please visit www.freewheelinwaytogo.com or www.bikesbelong.org.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Fill out and return the attached volunteer commitment form to piep@bikesbelong.org. DO NOT CALL, EMAIL OR FAX Bikes Belong or Humana, Inc. Preference will be given to volunteers who can commit to at least two shifts. Shifts are approximately 7 hours long.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Volunteers are asked to wear khaki shorts or pants, shoes or sneakers, and provided attire (T-shirts and ballcaps). Volunteers will attend a 1 ¬Ω hour mandatory training in Denver on August 22, 23 or 24 (several sessions will be offered). Lunch, volunteer gear and gifts will be provided, plus, you'll get an unforgettable experience sharing your passion for cycling and Denver at a high-profile DNC sanctioned event! For more information contact Volunteer Coordinator Piep van Heuven at: piep@bikesbelong.org.

WHAT ARE THE DATES?

8/4 - Volunteer Leaders Confirmed

8/6-7 - Volunteer Leadership Trainings (Denver 8/6 @8pm, Boulder 8/7 @TBD)

8/15 - Volunteers selected & roles assigned

8/18 - Email update to volunteers & master schedule finalized

8/22-23 - Mandatory volunteer training sessions

8/25-28 - Democratic National Convention

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT FORM

Thanks for helping make this historic bike-sharing project a reality!

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION:

Name:

Mailing Address:

Best Daytime Phone Number:

Best Nightime Phone Number:

Best email address:

HELP US GET TO KNOW YOU:

How did you hear about this volunteer opportunity?

Why are you interested in volunteering and what will you bring to the project?

Who do you work for?

What bike or outdoor recreation organizations you are affiliated with?

Are you certified in CPR or First Aid?

Do you have experience with Hand Cycles?

What is your unisex T-shirt size? (Small, Medium, Large or X-Large?)

YOUR VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT:

Please indicate the volunteer roles that interest you in numeric order:

____ Bike Runner: I'd like to fit users to their bikes, show them gearing and braking, and help them determine their route. I will also help check in returned bikes, move bikes to alternate stations, and clean bikes and helmets.

____ Runner Assistant: I'd like to help with bike check-out and check-in, and cleaning and moving bikes.

____ Safety Specialist: I'd like to fit users to helmets and instruct them on bike and road safety rules.

____ Safety Assistant: I'd like to help the Station Safety Specialist deliver safety instructions to all users.

____ Station Mechanic: I'd like to be responsible for keeping the bikes in good condition, making minor repairs and ensuring that there are an adequate number of bikes at the station.

____ Bike Guide: I'd like to lead pre-planned group bike rides, and ride along with individual users who request a bike guide.

____ Local Greeter: I'd like to help welcome users, provide local information and education to users and the general public, and be the point-of-contact for non-project related queries.

____ Other: I may be able to help in another role, please contact me.

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT FORM Cont.

Availability (please indicate all that apply)*:

____ Monday 8/25 AM (6:30am - 1:30pm)

____ Monday 8/25 PM (12:30pm - 7:30pm)

____ Tuesday 8/26 AM (6:30am - 1:30pm)

____ Tuesday 8/26 PM (12:30pm - 7:30pm)

____ Wednesday 8/27 AM (6:30am - 1:30pm)

____ Wednesday 8/27 PM (12:30pm - 7:30pm)

____ Thursday 8/28 AM (6:30am - 1:30pm)

____ Thursday 8/28 PM (12:30pm - 7:30pm)

*Preference will be given to volunteers committed to two or more shifts.

I WILL ATTEND ONE OF THE OFFERED MANDATORY VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSIONS**:

____ Friday 8/22 (6:00pm - 7:30pm)

____ Saturday 8/23 (2:00pm - 3:30pm)

____ Saturday 8/23 (4:00pm - 5:30pm)

____ Sunday 8/24 (TBD)

**Volunteers must attend one training session. Volunteers selected for a lead role at a station will attend volunteer leadership training (8/6 8pm Denver or 8/7 in Boulder TBD).

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Please return your commitment form via email to piep@bikesbelong.org. Do not phone/fax/email Bikes Belong or Humana offices. Volunteers will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

RESPOND BY AUGUST 15.

Thank You!