Vélocity runs on volunteers — but a small group of Véloteers in board and committee leadership keep the whole thing pointed in the right direction. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to move from showing up at the shop to actually shaping where Vélocity goes next, this is that path.

What board leadership means here

There’s no financial ask. Board and committee leadership at Vélocity costs you nothing but time and follow-through — most roles run around 10 hours a month, anchored by one monthly meeting, with flexible day-to-day involvement the rest of the time. In exchange, you get a direct hand in the systems and decisions that put bicycles in the hands of people who couldn’t otherwise afford them. It’s real responsibility, and it’s real impact — the kind you can point to.

Find your entry point

Leadership at Vélocity isn’t one-size-fits-all. Depending on how much you want to take on right now, there are a few different doors in:

Board Officers

Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Investment Officer. Elected by the Board. The highest level of responsibility, including fiduciary and governance duties.

Board Directors

General board seats. Elected following a board interview. Help set Vélocity’s strategy and direction alongside the Officers.

Committee Chairs & Deputies

Lead a specific area like Operations, Development, or Programs. Appointed rather than elected — real leadership, with a more accessible way in.

Coordinators & Functional Roles

The most accessible starting point. Don’t require board membership at all — a great way to test the waters before stepping into bigger leadership.

Open leadership roles right now

🏗️ Deputy Operations Committee Chair

Help keep two shops and a warehouse running day to day, with real ownership of projects you can call your own. No bike expertise required. Learn more →

📋 Deputy Secretary

Become the keeper of Vélocity’s record and story, with hands-on mentorship from our current Secretary into full Board Officer standing. Learn more →

💰 Deputy Treasurer

Put your financial expertise to work keeping Vélocity’s books, budget, and mission solvent — one of our most time-sensitive openings this year. Learn more →

🎯 Programs Committee Chair

Lead Vélocity’s community programs — Bike Rodeos, youth programming, and new initiatives that bring the Vélocity touch to new people and places. Learn more →

More committee and coordinator openings are in the works — check back soon, or reach out below to ask what’s available.

Not sure where you’d fit?

Reach out to Board Chair Keith Bloom to talk through what’s open and what might be a good match for your time, skills, and interests. Email board@velocitycoop.org.