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Volunteer at the Bike Swaps? Why would I do that?

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Chris and I are consistent; we open the website volunteer page in mid-March every single year and have a full slate of volunteers within 48 hours. We opened the website on March 17th, Calgary volunteers were full in less than 40 hours with a wait list of nearly 20 keen people, but we still have volunteer positions available in Edmonton.

Live in Edmonton and want to help us help others? The positions are clearly defined and we’ll feed you well. Oh yeah, you’ll get to touch a lot of bikes and get first dibs to buy your n+1 bike.

Volunteer – Make a Difference

Laura Grant

Chris and Laura Grant are the founders, funders, and kindly seniors that operate the non-profit Alberta Bike Swap dedicated to creating a safe and accessible place for Albertans to buy, sell, and donate used bicycles.

Motivation: Avid cyclists themselves, they started the swap in 2011 after unsafe experiences trying to buy and sell bikes online, aiming to fill the gap in cycling safety and education.

Professional Background: Chris is a retired instrumentation engineer, and Laura has a background in software product analysis with a degree in math/computer science. Their professional skills contributed to the processes, as they have designed and copyrighted fit-for-purpose software and patented bike racks.

Mission: They ensure that the majority of profits are donated back to the community to fund safe cycling initiatives and provide transportation security through groups that receive donated bikes.

Safe Cycling Advocates: Chris is a CAN-Bike Master Instructor and the couple actively works with over 90 organizations. They view the swaps as a "labour of love" rooted in the belief that bicycles are empowering.

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