Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Events Guru
Multiple Locations, Portland

Work with other volunteers to make the BTA's major events a success! Participate in everything from setup to pouring beer. Discounted tickets (often free) are available the events.

The 2008 events include:
Alice Awards & Auction - Saturday, March 22nd
Sunday Parkways - Sunday, June 22nd
The Night Ride - Saturday, July 12th
Providence Bridge Pedal - Sunday, August 10th

Volunteer Saturday
BTA Office, Portland

2008 Dates: Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3, Jun 7, Jul 12, Aug 2, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6

Join staff and other awesome volunteers on the first Saturday of each month for a laid-back morning of getting the word out to BTA members. Drop in anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 AM to the BTA office. Snacks, coffee, and good company provided.

Communications and Office Support Volunteer (job description)
BTA Office, Portland

See the BTA from the inside out, as you help keep our busy office functioning smoothly. Communications volunteers answer phones and greet visitors, act as a resource for bike information, refer calls as necessary, help with mailings and packages, and take on other projects as time and interest allow.

Office Support volunteers normally set up a regular weekly shift of four hours from January - June or July -December.

Hotlist Volunteer
From wherever you are!

We call or e-mail you when there are “hot” advocacy opportunities that need volunteers to write letters, make phone calls, submit letters to the editor or testify on behalf of cyclists’ rights. Contact Scott Lieuallen for more information at (503) 226-0676 x22.

Deputy Policy Advocate
Oregon & SW Washington

This program is in the works. Once underway the BTA will train qualified volunteers to serve as our representatives to various boards, committees and task forces. Deputies may also serve as representatives on specific issues in Portland and throughout Oregon and SW Washington. To be included in the

Spring and Fall Volunteer Opportunities

Bike Safety Education Community Ride Leader
Communities across the state

Ride with elementary and middle school kids in the BTA’s nationally recognized safety education program. More than 25,000 kids have learned safe biking skills as part of the program – and had fun while they were at it! Volunteers get in on the fun, as ride-along chaperones on practice rides in neighborhoods around the schools. On-the-job training provided.

Contact Scott Lieuallen to volunteer with Bike Safety Education.

Safer Routes to Schools
Portland

Portland's Safer Routes to School (SR2S) program teaches biking and
walking safety to elementary school children in the Portland metro
area. These important lessons include community walks and bike rides
that need the help of volunteers. The Safer Routes program is entering
its 3rd year and is building sustainable volunteer partnerships within
the communities that we serve.

If your business, organization or institution would be interested in
partnering with Safer Routes to help make walking and biking to school
in your community the best option, please contact Scott Lieuallen at (503) 226-0676 x22 to volunteer.

Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Summer means a full slate of great rides and events for people who love biking!

From the end of June to mid-August, the BTA offers volunteer opportunities at 6 major events in Portland. These events are the public face of the behind-the-scenes advocacy work we do, and a great opportunity to encourage people who might not be able to bike to work to get around by bike for fun. We'd love to have your help!

Read about the events below to find out how to sign up for a shift.

The Night Ride – July 2008 date TBD
Portland's Union Station

This ride, formerly known as the Midsummer Night Ride, is a Portland classic: costumed participants will ride en masse through North and Northeast neighborhoods, entertained by fire jugglers, the Last Regiment drum corps, and the cheers of curious crowds come out to watch. The ride begins and ends at Union Station, where revelers will gorge on donuts before heading out to their next nighttime engagement.

Registration normally costs $20, but volunteers get to ride and eat for free! Check out shifts and sign up onlline.

Questions? Contact Scott Lieuallen at (503) 226-0676 x22.

Providence Bridge Pedal – August 2009 date TBD
Downtown Portland

This is the biggest bike event in Portland (last year 17,000 people participated). The Bridge Pedal lets riders live out a car-free fantasy: biking across the bridges of Portland - from the Marquam to the Fremont - without a single car in the way! This is also the biggest BTA benefit of the summer. Volunteer before the ride or work as a course marshall – and get free admission to this year or next year’s event!

To sign up for a shift, contact Scott Lieuallen at (503) 226-0676 x22.

Tour de Fat - August 18
Portland’s Waterfront Park

Live out your bartending fantasy – pour beer (or be the bouncer, checking IDs at the entrance) at this one-day summer festival on the Waterfront. Live bands (including the March Fourth Marching Band), a bike circus, and good beer from New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire Ale, make this a great party. Volunteers get a free pint and a t-shirt and a legitimate excuse to stay all day. Not that they have to.

To volunteer, contact Scott Lieuallen at (503) 226-0676 x22.

Bike Parking

Bite of Oregon

Waterfront Blues Festival

Oregon Brewers Festival

Our bike parking program is on hold this year - check back next year. Thanks to all the volunteers who've made it work all these years!

For more information about bike parking, contact Carl Larson at (503) 226-676 x16.