Third Hand Bicycle Cooperative - Columbus Ohio

979 East Fifth Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
614-299-2984
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Hours:

[Open Shop:]
Wed., 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sat.1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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**All open shops subject to volunteer ability.

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24 Hour WRENCHATHON 4/27!

Come wrench with us on April 27th from Saturday morning (Fri night) at midnight through Saturday night at 11:59pm. Stay the whole 24 hours, or stop in

whenever and leave whenever you want.

Free pizza, snacks, beer, coffee, movies, and fun! We'll be bumpin' some tunes and playing movies the whole time. We obviously don't expect you to work the full 24 hours, but do bring a sleeping bag if you want to hang through the night. There are also comfy couches in the space.

All skill levels welcome to help come fix up bikes for Third Hand. We need a lot of people to simply clean bikes and pump tires, as well as mechanics to do other repairs.

Earn $8 an hour in Third Hand credit to use in the shop. Four hours of volunteering earns a membership! We'll be having an awesome volunteer party while helping the community by providing ready to ride bicycles.

Earn extra positive karma for doing good in the world while hanging out with your friends!

RSVP on Facebook HERE .

Visit the New Shop

Come visit us at our new location, 979 E 5th Ave. We are currently accepting all bike donations and volunteer help during open shop hours as we set up our new space.

Want to help play a part in organizing the new shop? Come to our monthly meetings, the first and third Tuesdays at 7pm. Open to all!

How can I get involved?

One thing people are always wondering is how to get involved and start volunteering. Volunteering is a great way to earn $8 an hour equivalent in credits to buy parts and bikes at the shop, make new friends, learn about bikes, and help the community and make a huge difference locally. The best part? It's easy and fun! We foster a positive environment that encourages learning for people of all skill levels and backgrounds. Here are some things we always need help with:

Volunteer Opportunities

Mechanics (learn, and then teach others)
Front of Shop Greeter/Information Coordinator/and Cashier
Teach a workshop
Staff a table at events
Create merch (flyers, sticker, shirts, etc)
Volunteer on a committee (IT, Shop Duties, Outreach, Financial, Membership)
Help us restart our Youth Earn a Bike Program
Run scrap and recycling
Tidy up shop (ongoing and always needed)
Organize a ride/party/or event
Be a community liason for THBC (races, events, clubs, rides)
Find and apply for funding
Raise funds, organize benefits, or any other idea!
Have a bike collection drive
Run an open shop
Create bike art (or any art) for the shop
Create and post shop signs (parts signs, tool bins, safety, diagrams)
Bring food to open shop (volunteers are hungry)! Or arrange to receive food donations from groceries or restaurants

So don't hesitate! The best way to get started is to stop by any open shop and take a tour. We also will sign off volunteer credit for internships, community service requirements, school credit, etc. We look forward to meeting you!