RSSThu 8 Apr 2010
Over 300 answered the CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS to “B” a part of Denver’s historic bike-share program launch! See the Call for Volunteers and learn about the launch effort here:
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Over 300 volunteers stepped up to volunteer for Denver’s historic bike-share program launch! THANKS Denver!!! Volunteers will receive an email with their volunteer assignments late Monday, April 12. Read the Call for Volunteers news post about Denver B-cycle, the need for volunteers and FAQs about volunteering here:
Like Bikes? Love Denver? Ready to help launch a transportation revolution?
Apply right now to be a Denver B-Cycle Launch Volunteer! Submit your application by clicking this link: Volunteer Application for Denver B-Cycle Launch Days
This is a high-profile short term volunteer opportunity to assist the City of Denver and Denver Bike Sharing in the launch of Denver B-Cycle, Denver’s new bike sharing program.
Deadline to apply is midnight, April 8th.
What is Bike Sharing and Denver B-cycle? Bike sharing is a new way of getting around. Pick up a bike at any conveniently located bike sharing station and drop it off when you’re done. It’s simple, clean and affordable. Learn more by visiting www.denverbikesharing.org Read about one of the first kiosks placed in downtown Denver here. See the video on B-Cycle here.
When is the Launch? Denver B-Cycle will launch on Earth Day, April 22nd. Launch events and the launch volunteer effort will span 4 days on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday the 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 26th of April.
What will I be doing? You and other volunteers will be stationed at one of 35 B-Cycle kiosks located in and around Denver. There will be 2 volunteers at each kiosk three times a day during the morning, lunchtime and late afternoon. You’ll be showing people how to operate the B-Cycle bikes and kiosks, talking about the benefits of bicycling and bike-sharing, and giving out information on how to sign up or how to get around town via bike. See the map of kiosk locations here.
How will volunteer selections be made? BikeDenver, Denver’s bicycle advocacy organization, has teamed with the Department of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences of University of Colorado Denver to organize volunteer selection. The Department has created a math model that will take into account volunteer availability and other factors to assign volunteers based on responses provided in the volunteer survey.
How will I know if I am selected? You’ll be notified via email on or before April 12th. Volunteers who indicate availability for 2 or more shifts are more likely to be selected.
What will I get? You’ll get a Denver B-cycle custom T-shirt and a free ride coupon, plus the opportunity to be a part of this historic opportunity to change the way people get around in Denver and help Denver become the first U.S. City to launch bike sharing on a grand scale.
Will I be trained? Yes, you will attend one of three evening trainings offered on April 19, 20 and 21. Training will last one hour. You’ll learn how to operate bikes and kiosks and answer questions about biking and bike-sharing.
Who is organizing the launch effort? Denver Bike Sharing, the non-profit formed to operate Denver B-cycle is working with city officials to organize the launch effort. BikeDenver, Denver’s bicycle advocacy organization, is providing the volunteer services for the launch days. Learn more about BikeDenver here.
How do I apply to volunteer? Click the link at the top of this news post to access the volunteer application. DO NOT fill out the application more than once.
What if I have questions? Please limit your questions. We will making over 400 assignments and cannot correspond with everyone personally. If your question is urgent, you may email info(at)bikedenver.org. Thanks for your interest in Denver B-Cycle!
stations have been pared down to 35 now? are they planning on installing more over the summer?
[...] Also, the Bcycle launch is April 22-26. Volunteers are needed, so please apply by April 6. For more information, here’s the post about it at BikeDenver. [...]
Dave – The initial launch will be with 35 kiosks, the system will be expanded over 2010 to 50 or more kiosks.
nice. i work at denver health, so I hope that is one of the early ones
there is a map of the stations at denver.bcycle.com i think denver health is on there and i don’t think they are going to put more stations over the summer, but they have a few around du as well. i got a membership just waiting for my welcome package.
Looking fwd to the launch. Signed up and hope to volunteer. Hope to see a station in East Denver.
A map of planned kiosks is now included as a link in the news post.
[...] about the Denver B-cycle launch and volunteer effort here. Groups and organizations wishing to adopt a kiosk should contact piep(at)bikedenver.org before [...]
I’ve read through the info for an hour, but can’t find the cost to rent the bikes! How much is it, and shouldn’t that be published? It’s as if it’s too costly to reveal
Go to DenverB-cycle.org and click Join Now to see all pricing options.
I’m so thrilled about this program!!!! Much thanks to the city of Denver for doing this!!!
If you’re looking for a volunteer I would like to get involved in the launch. As a project officer with DOE, I’d like to learn more about the B-cycle program and provide learnings to San Antonio which is applying ARRA funds to develop their bike-share program. Please email me at todd.allen@go.doe.gov
Thank you.
How can I get one of the kool tee shirts? I missed the deadline!
I was part of the team in Denver for the D.N.C. I worked near the downtown library.I will be coming from the Chicago area once again.This is not cheap,but I love Denver so much and the concept of the program that I feel obligated to do my part.