Day of Event Schedule

Saturday, December 5th, 9 am -11 am
8:45 am - Zoom session starts
9:00 am - Program begins - Cristian Sandoval
9:10 am - Recognize the participants and sponsors
9:15 am - Provide instructions, go to break outs, start the build
10:30 am - Regroup, safety lesson
11:50 am - Participants share their experience
11:00 am - Congratulate participants and thank volunteers


STUDENTS please read the following:
1 - You will have to pick up your bike, helmet lights, locks and tools for the bike build on Thursday December 3 or Friday, December 4th from 3 pm to 6 pm at the 1023 N. Pine St. San Antonio, TX 78202. 

We will not hold the bikes, you must pick it up during those times.  If you are not able to pick up your bike please email Jennifer@eabsa.org before Thursday, December 3rd.
​
2 - It is extremely important that you attend the virtual bike build event. This is a super fun event where we will show you how to ensure that your bike is safe and road ready.
Congratulations once again on earning the Earn A Bike Student Excellence Award.
Earn A Bike for Christmas 2020
December 5th, 2020
​Virtually via Zoom
Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com
Dear volunteers,

Allow me to thank you for your enthusiasm and support for the Earn A Bike for Christmas.  For the safety and health of our volunteers and participants, this year we will be hosting the EAB for Christmas 2020 style, virtual.  Even so we hope to keep the essences of the program alive with the use of technology.

Following is an outline for the run of show for the EAB for Christmas Virtual Bike Build 2020. If you have any questions or concerns please attend our volunteer Zoom meetings or let us know as soon as possible by emailing Jennifer@eabsa.org


Volunteer training Zoom meetings
Wednesday, December 2nd - 6pm  
Thursday, December 3rd  - 6pm

Student participant bike pick up days
Thursday, December, 3rd, 3 pm to 6 pm
Friday, December 4th, 3 pm to 6 pm

Earn A Bike for Christmas 2020 - Virtual Bike Build
Saturday, December 5th, 9 am -11 am

Run of show

8:45 am - Zoom Session Started
9:00 am - Program begins - Cristian Sandoval
9:10 am - Recognize the participants and those that made it possible
9:15 am - Provide instructions and start the build
10:30 am - Regroup and let each participant share their experience
11:00 am - Congratulate participants and thank volunteers

Your role as virtual bike build partner. 

This year you will have to rely on your communication abilities to guide the student and the family in building their bike.  After the introduction, the event moderator will ask each participant and volunteer to go to their break out rooms. Zoom allows for 50 break out rooms and therefore we should be able to accommodate a participant with a volunteer.

When in your break out rooms you will guide the student step by step in building their bike. At the beginning it is awkward as your left is their right and vice versa, but eventually you will learn to communicate with each other and get the job done. During volunteer training you will be able to learn more on how to do this successfully.  You can prepare for the event  watching the videos and reading the resources we have posted on this page. 

If you have not used Zoom and you need some help getting set up, we would be more than happy to get you going.

Thank you again for supporting the Earn A Bike mission.

​
Volunteer Training Materials for working with children.
Please be sure to watch and read through these documents before December 5th.
Click on image to view.
Volunteer Training Materials for bike build. 
Please be sure to watch and familiarize yourself with the process of the build before the event. Please watch the video below.

FAQs


  • How many volunteers is Earn-A-Bike looking for? We are looking to have over 2o volunteers to help the events run smoothly. We would happily welcome individuals and groups to sign up and join in on the fun! 

  • Will the volunteers need to bring their own tools in order to build these bikes? This year you will provide direction from you home computer.  Please find a place at home with good internet connection, and make sure that you can be heard and hear well

  • If signing up for the bike build, normally how many bikes will each volunteer get to build? Each volunteer that signs up for the bike build will be paired with a student. The student and volunteer will then build the bike together as a team. 
 
  • What is the volunteer shift time (Start and End Time)? This year the bike build will take place from 9 am - 11 am.  There will onby e one shift for the build.  If you would like to volunteer for the bike pick up day, please sign up on the signup above. 
 
  • Will breakfast and lunch will be provided? N/A, Bike Build will be held virtually.
 
  • Where do volunteers report and is there a contact person that will provide the details? A Volunteers are encouraged to attend the virtual training sessions where we will talk about the technology and tips to guide your student throughout the build. Any specific questions can be directed towards Jennifer Maldonado at jennifer@eabsa.org 
  • What roles are there for volunteers? Volunteers have a variety of options to choose from on how they would like to volunteer. These include such responsibilities such as:  bike build coach/mentor, or bike pick up or delivery. Each job has additional details on the role and responsibilities on our website and signup site. 

We are looking forward
to having you there and celebrating
​our 6th year of building with us!!