Join a Working Group

Volunteer Working Groups play an important role in planning and organizing BCU programs and campaigns.  Participation in these groups offers a more active, “on-the-ground” influence than traditional volunteer opportunities.  They generally meet monthly and have dedicated channels on our Slack messaging space.

Activist Group

The Activist Group uses community organizing to make Boston a safer, more enjoyable place to ride a bike.  Join us if you like doing outreach and connecting with people about issues they care about, working on campaigns, planning direct actions and/or being part of a group to bring about change.  Join us if you are interested in helping the BCU lead strategy for improving streets and passing policy.

Annual Report Team

Inspired by TransitMatters, we have a team drafting an annual “State Of Our Streets” report.  Join and help us analyze and summarize public data on the progress and effectiveness of new infrastructure.

Neighborhood Ambassadors

Our advocacy can only be effective if we understand what every part of Boston needs.  Let us know if you'd like to be a bridge between the BCU and your neighborhood's bike organization—or get help starting one!  We also have a Slack channel for each neighborhood.

Active Campaigns

We have channels on Slack where you can coordinate on our active policy and street campaigns.

Website & Social Media

Help us upgrade our online presence and plan media to support our active campaigns.

Join the conversation on Slack

Join a Committee

The Boston Cyclist Union has three board committees that support the staff in long-term planning and strategy. Each committee meets monthly. Meetings are open to all interested parties.

Our committees are on pause while we work on building our capacity—stay tuned!

Development

Covering all aspects of building a strong community of support around the Boston Cyclists Union, from writing grants to ensuring that members feel engaged and involved.

      • Fundraising
      • Grant Writing
      • Membership development
      • Discount program
      • Membership events
      • Rank and File/Volunteer Community building
      • Annual Meeting
      • House Parties
      • Volunteer Management
      • Volunteer night

Finance & Operations

This committee oversees the financial and everyday operations of the Boston Cyclists Union. If you have strong skills in non-profit management, accounting, non-profit law, this may be your bag.

      • Budget
      • Financial Oversight
      • Administrative Policies/Procedures
      • Legal
      • Non-Profit Management Consultation
      • Operations

Governance

This committee oversees the governance (board and committees) of the Boston Cyclists Union. If you have strong skills in governance, organizing, or non-profit management, this may be your cup of tea.

    • Board Composition/Nominations
    • Board/Director Evaluation
    • Board Development
    • Board Policy and Procedures
    • Conflict Resolution