Volunteers needed: Get bikes to DNC visitors in Denver

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.



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 ½ 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.

WHEN IS IT?

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