Volunteer Needed to Work with Women

The Village Bicycle Project is seeking a short-term volunteer (4-6 months) to develop and implement a bicycle repair course for women in Ghana.  We are working with a female bicycle repairer who has identified several women in her community who are interested in receiving training in bicycle repair.  She will need support in developing the curriculum and also in developing her teaching skills.  The objective would be to train several female bicycle mechanics, build instructor capacity and develop a program that could be repeated with other groups of women.  VBP will support the volunteer with materials (bicycles, parts, tools), transportation, communication and housing costs within Ghana.  A limited, negotiable stipend may be available upon completion of measurable outcomes.  Outcomes include the successful completion of the training program and consistent, professional reporting on daily class activities, successes, and challenges.  

 The Village Bicycle Project is a non-profit organization based in the US that works primarily in Ghana, providing access to affordable transportation to vulnerable people in rural areas.  Visit our website at www.villagebicycleproject.org for more information on what we do.

 Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to info@villagebicycleproject.org

Volunteer with the Village Bicycle Project

In the Northern Countries (USA, Canada, Europe, Asia) We Need:

  • People, groups and organizations to collect and ship containers of used bikes, parts and tires to Ghana and Sierra Leone. We know how to do this, and can help you do it. Please contact us to discuss your location.

  • We always need help fundraising. If you can't send bikes, you can sponsor a container of bikes from another location.

In Seattle, Moscow, and Boise We Regularly Need Help:

  • Moving bikes from donors to storage sites. If you have a truck, trailer or bike rack we'd love to hear from you!

  • Collecting bikes and preparing bikes for shipment, helping on loading/shipping days.

  • Stategizing fundraising

In Africa we need:

  • People who can work in Ghana or Sierra Leone to monitor programs, and work with African associates to continue developing the comprehensive bike repair curriculum.

  • A French speaker to introduce tools to Ghana's neighbors.

  • Someone who'd like set up studies of the project and bike use in general, a great opportunity for a grad student/intern.

  • A welder/blacksmith to build load carriers and tools.

  • Please contact us if you are interested in any of these opportunities.