Shameless Plug For My New Summer Job
03-25-13, 12:19 PM
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Shameless Plug For My New Summer Job
Hi all,
I just got hired over at Kids Repair in South Lansing. We teach underprivileged youth how to ride and repair bicycles for transportation. I'm new but from what I understand, after attending our low cost (or free for some) 20 hour repair and riding skills class each student is given the bicycle they were working on, a helmet, and a lock. Classes range from 8-17 years old. The program is run by AmeriCorps so I will get some student loan forgiveness out of the deal.
My question for you all: Have any of you been involved in programs like this and what did you encounter that you didn't expect? I dont start until April but I thought maybe someone on this forum might be able to offer me advice. Looking forward to starting!
https://www.mibulletin.org/vol12i010/...10June0106.pdf
I just got hired over at Kids Repair in South Lansing. We teach underprivileged youth how to ride and repair bicycles for transportation. I'm new but from what I understand, after attending our low cost (or free for some) 20 hour repair and riding skills class each student is given the bicycle they were working on, a helmet, and a lock. Classes range from 8-17 years old. The program is run by AmeriCorps so I will get some student loan forgiveness out of the deal.
My question for you all: Have any of you been involved in programs like this and what did you encounter that you didn't expect? I dont start until April but I thought maybe someone on this forum might be able to offer me advice. Looking forward to starting!
https://www.mibulletin.org/vol12i010/...10June0106.pdf
03-25-13, 02:31 PM
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Is that the program run by a guy called Granddad?
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03-25-13, 05:00 PM
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Congratulations!
I've been involved with a program called Recycle Bikes for Kids in Little Rock. I gather that the kids get their bikes by refurbishing them, but also adult volunteers come in and refurbish them. That's what I've done. Some of the adult volunteers have also earned bikes by working. Here's the link if you want to contact Ron King, who runs it. https://www.facebook.com/recyclebikesforkids
I've been involved with a program called Recycle Bikes for Kids in Little Rock. I gather that the kids get their bikes by refurbishing them, but also adult volunteers come in and refurbish them. That's what I've done. Some of the adult volunteers have also earned bikes by working. Here's the link if you want to contact Ron King, who runs it. https://www.facebook.com/recyclebikesforkids
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03-25-13, 06:18 PM
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Congratulations!
I've been involved with a program called Recycle Bikes for Kids in Little Rock. I gather that the kids get their bikes by refurbishing them, but also adult volunteers come in and refurbish them. That's what I've done. Some of the adult volunteers have also earned bikes by working. Here's the link if you want to contact Ron King, who runs it. https://www.facebook.com/recyclebikesforkids
I've been involved with a program called Recycle Bikes for Kids in Little Rock. I gather that the kids get their bikes by refurbishing them, but also adult volunteers come in and refurbish them. That's what I've done. Some of the adult volunteers have also earned bikes by working. Here's the link if you want to contact Ron King, who runs it. https://www.facebook.com/recyclebikesforkids
03-25-13, 06:38 PM
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Nope, Ron grew it from a single bike on up. He does work with a lot of local churches.
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03-25-13, 08:36 PM
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One thing that strikes me is that some people are really, really broke. Another is that the kids of really broke parents love to ride bicycles.
03-25-13, 09:31 PM
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Granddad started the program a long time ago. He believes that the helper benefits as much as the one he helps. Also I think he believes that you will like something more if you work for it instead of just have it given to you. So an adult helps a kid to fix a bike. The kid works hard, learns about bike repair and even a little work ethic, and he gets to keep a bike that he and his mentor have fixed as good as new. The adult also learns about bike repair, and everybody also has fun.
i work with Granddad's son at my job. For years Granddad ran the program by himself. He got a lot of volunteers from the GM Job Bank, but when that ended he had a harder time finding volunteers. That's possibly when Americorps came in. I don't know much about Americorps, but I know the original program was fantastic. I posted something about it here years ago. I'll see if I can get more recent info when I see the son at work.
i work with Granddad's son at my job. For years Granddad ran the program by himself. He got a lot of volunteers from the GM Job Bank, but when that ended he had a harder time finding volunteers. That's possibly when Americorps came in. I don't know much about Americorps, but I know the original program was fantastic. I posted something about it here years ago. I'll see if I can get more recent info when I see the son at work.
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