Certified Mechanics Mentor Program Application

Bikes Not Bombs (BNB) is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to become volunteer mechanics and mentors for our life-changing Earn-A-Bike (EAB) youth program.
This is a 1:1 Skills Exchange: Receive 24 hours of expert, comprehensive mechanics and mentor training in March, and commit to delivering 24 hours of service during our Spring and/or Summer 2026 EAB sessions.
What You Get: 24 Hours of Intensive Training
From March 3 - 26, 2026, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-7:30p you will master the art of teaching bike mechanics. Our training covers:
Advanced Pedagogy: Techniques for teaching hands-on skills in a supportive, youth-focused environment.
Comprehensive Mechanics: Deep dives into hub overhauls, bottom bracket adjustment, wheel truing, and advanced indexing.
Youth Mentorship: Strategies for engagement, safety, and positive youth development (ages 12-24).
What We Need: 24 Hours of Transformative Service
Following training, you will fulfill your commitment by assisting in real Earn-A-Bike sessions at our Jamaica Plain HQ. You will be scheduled to support classes during one of our core delivery periods:
Spring Sessions: April
Summer Sessions: July and August
EAB Class Times:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Occasional Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Used for make-ups or specialized sessions)

Your Impact
As a CMM volunteer, you don't just teach mechanics—you equip youth with confidence, leadership skills, and a fully refurbished bicycle that provides mobility and independence.
Ready to Commit?
Space is limited to ensure high-quality training. Basic mechanics knowledge is required.
Apply Today! Training begins March 2026.
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4. Questionnaire

What excites you about Bikes Not Bombs and our mission?

How did you first hear about the Certified Mechanics Mentor Program, and what piqued your interest?

What is your experience with bikes, both riding and mechanically?

Do you feel confident riding in a group with inexperienced/new riders?

Do you feel confident and comfortable leading by example for the youth we serve? As a role model you will be leading by example, this can also include redirection and behavior management. Please give an example of a role model in your life and what you learnt from them that you would like to pass on to BNB youth.

Bikes Not Bombs believes in providing youth with leadership opportunities, many parts of this class will be led by our Youth Apprentices. Give an example of a time when a young person taught you something that you think about or use today?

If any, what experience do you have working or volunteering with youth?