Hi all,

I've attached the outline of our course that we post publicly and that we distribute on the first day as part of a workbook (also a work in progress...). We have a much more detailed agenda document, something like 10 pages long, but it's pretty messy and constantly updated -- it's an internal document for the rotating cast of characters that runs the course. Probably not super useful to share in its current format, but maybe someday we will create a version of it that is outside-facing.

I've also attached one of the other diagrams from the workbook, our diagram on hubs. We searched for a while for diagrams that are out there but didn't find one that was exactly what we wanted, so we made our own. I know there's a ton of this happening, all of us duplicating work. And I know this topic has come up before -- how to share this kind of stuff. Is there a centralized repository anywhere that people know of? A shared google drive folder, or something like that?

I'd be down to talk more about this kind of stuff -- how to share things like curriculum and learning resources. We do a ton of teaching at Lefty Loosey and are constantly trying to get better at it. I'm not sure if any of us are going to make it to Bike!Bike! this year, but if we do we'd love to join conversation about teaching, curricula, and resources.

rosy

On Wed, May 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM Claude Ferron via TheThinkTank <thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote:
Hey, Claude from La Cyclerie here!

We're definitely interested in participating in the orientation course curriculum—it's always great to explore different approaches and topics.

At La Cyclerie, volunteering is made easy with a dedicated section on our website. We offer a variety of roles tailored to diverse interests and skill levels, notably "Mechanic" and "Welcome Person". The "Welcome Person" role is particularly valuable for those less experienced in bike mechanics, helping them get acquainted with our community space and contributing in various essential tasks. These tasks include dismantling bikes during quieter periods, cutting rags, housekeeping, managing inventory, selling bikes, or even playing be the DJ.

This role also involves introducing new visitors to La Cyclerie’s mission, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and providing volunteers with the opportunity to gradually develop mechanical skills, potentially transitioning into the mechanic role.

Volunteers also benefit from discounts on bike parts and affordable beverages, fostering a great social environment after community shop hours.

Hope this helps!

Claude
La Cyclerie, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
Community Workshop + Bike Culture
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