Volunteer Program

We improve the bike experience in Central Indiana when people like you get involved. We have lots of opportunities for you to contribute to our goal of making Indianapolis a more bicycle friendly city for both transportation and recreation.

Apply today to get started!

Volunteer Application
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Sept. 10 - 13: Penrod Arts Fair Pedal and Park

Help us support and encourage Penrod Arts Fair guests to ride their bikes to the event by providing Valet Bike Parking through our Pedal and Park Program.

Volunteer Sign-up
Sept. 19: Globalfest Pedal and Park

Help us support and encourage Globalfest guests to ride their bikes to the event by providing Valet Bike Parking through our Pedal and Park Program.

Sign up here
Sept. 20: Fever Bikes & Buckets Pedal and Park

Please help us support Fever Bikes and Buckets by volunteering to be a Valet Bike Parking Attendant.

We need volunteers at two locations:

– At Guggman Haus Brewing to tag participants (and their bikes) before the ride start.

– At Gainbridge to check-in, monitor and check-out parked bikes while participants enjoy the game.

Sign up here
Oct 2 - 4: Hilly Hundred

The Hilly Hundred has lots of volunteer roles, even some that allow you to participate!

Five hours or more of volunteer work from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, qualified you for a free volunteer registration to ride one or both days of the Hilly Hundred Weekend which includes no cost for camping, sleeping bag space and Hilly breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. One full-shift assignment or two or more short-shift assignments qualify. One short shift assignment (less than 5 hours) qualifies for a 50% discount on registration and be eligible for a a free camping or sleeping bag space.

All volunteers will also receive a free Hilly Helper T-shirt to wear while you are volunteering for the Hilly Hundred Weekend and earn the respect and appreciation of the riders for helping to make the Hilly a successful and safe event!

Hilly Captains Needed:

Bike Storage Director:  Bicycle Storage is providing a locked and monitored space for riders to leave their bikes on the Ellettsville campus for the weekend. We would like someone who can shadow the current Director and be ready to take over the following year.  We currently have a crew that does most of the setup for the weekend in a space arranged with the High school.  This Director coordinates time slots for volunteers throughout the weekend so that riders can drop off and pickup their bicycles during the morning or afternoon open hours.  They also work with the school to make sure the space is appropriate.  There is potential for riding part of the Hilly if you take tjhis position.
Hilly Merchandise Captain: Our current Director would like to start sharing their responsibilities with someone interested in helping with part of the Merchandise selection and sales process so that two people can share the load. Depending on your interests, this could be on site sales or helping decide on merchandise or helping with the order and delivery. We would like this person to start shadowing the current Director in preparation for taking over some of the responsibilities the following year.

If you have any questions about the Hilly Hundred volunteer oppotunities, contact Stephanie Patterson.

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Oct 3: The Athenaeum GermanFest Pedal & Park

Help us support and encourage GermanFest guests to ride their bikes to the event by providing Valet Bike Parking through our Pedal and Park Program.

Volunteer Sign-up
Nov. 7: Monumental Marathon Pedal and Park

Let’s encourage Beyond Monumental participants and spectators to ride their bikes to the event by providing free monitored bike parking! Set up, Pedal and Park bike attendants and tear down help needed.

Sign up here
Fitness Ride Leaders
We need volunteers to lead Fitness Rides. We have several repeating rides that run every week. We are also looking to add more Non-Repeating rides on weekends. These can include:
  • Weekend/Holiday Rides
  • Grand Touring Rides
  • Grand Sport Rides
  • Breakfast & Dinner Rides
Learn more about these rides on our Fitness & Touring Rides Page.
Please let us know if you’re interested in adding a new ride. Note you must be a club member to lead a Central Indiana Cycling ride. Please reach out to Dave Crandall at davec@centralincycling.org if interested.
Bike Buddy Mentors

Note: We are not taking new bike buddy mentors for 2026 but if you are interested in becoming a mentor in 2027, please fill out the form and we will let you know when the next Mentor Training will be (Most likely April 2027).

Be the mentor you wish you had when you started riding. There’s a lot of joy in helping someone gain confidence in an area where they feel unsure, and having a hand problem-solving how to traverse the trickier parts of the city can make a big difference.

Sign up here
Weekend Ride Mentor

Every Weekend Ride should have one or more volunteers to serve as a “mentor” for new riders. The mentor should arrive 30 minutes early to help greet new riders, explain Dan Henrys, rest stops, “Car Back,” and answer any questions. If a mentor is not available, then the ride leader should attempt to identify new riders and make them feel comfortable. The mentors should plan to ride with the new rider(s) at their desired speed and distance to help them “learn the ropes” of CINC rides.

If you are willing to mentor new riders on any given ride – tell the ride leader and have him ask if there are any new riders who would like a mentor. It’s a great way to meet new people and make them feel included.

Learn more about our many volunteer roles here!
Pedal and Park Volunteers

The Pedal and Park program encourages cycling over driving to get to and from events in our community by providing a free safe monitored bike parking area at local events. Pedal and Park volunteers are needed for set up, bike check-in & out, bike monitoring, and tear down for these events.

Bike Buddy Mentors/Weekend Ride Mentor

Be the mentor you wish you had when you started riding. There’s a lot of joy in helping someone gain confidence in an area where they feel unsure, and having a hand problem-solving how to traverse the trickier parts of the city can make a big difference.

Every Weekend Ride should have one or more volunteers to serve as a “mentor” for new riders. The mentor should arrive 30 minutes early to help greet new riders, explain Dan Henrys, rest stops, “Car Back,” and answer any questions. If a mentor is not available, then the ride leader should attempt to identify new riders and make them feel comfortable. The mentors should plan to ride with the new rider(s) at their desired speed and distance to help them “learn the ropes” of CINC rides.

Sign up here
Community Ride Leaders

Be a friendly face and help lead weekly neighborhood bike rides in your community. We partner with local organizations across Central Indiana and will connect you with a ride near you. Have a neighborhood group that wants to host? Let us know—we’d love to build something together.

Ride Marshals

Ride Marshals are used in various Central Indiana Cycling rides to keep participants safe and provide guidance to participants during a ride by providing reminders to obey the rules, assist in filling gaps and encouraging riders to stay together.

Event Planners

Assist staff with planning and coordinating events that support our mission, including logistics, scheduling, outreach, and day-of support. This role is ideal for volunteers who are organized, detail-oriented, and strong communicators. Time commitment is flexible and based on interest and availability, with increased involvement leading up to events.

Event Staff

Support staff during events by helping with setup and teardown, check-in, wayfinding, tabling, and general event support. This role is ideal for dependable volunteers who are friendly, communicative, and comfortable working with the public. Time commitment is flexible and typically limited to the duration of the event, making it a great option for groups and one-time or occasional volunteers.

Grant Writers

Assist staff with identifying funding opportunities and preparing grant applications that support our programs and advocacy work. This role involves research, drafting narratives, gathering required materials, and tracking deadlines. Ideal volunteers are detail-oriented, organized, and strong writers; prior grant writing experience is helpful but not required—training and support are provided. Estimated time commitment varies by time of year: 1–5 hours per month, with occasional additional time around grant deadlines.

Creative & Content Creators

Create visual, written, or multimedia content that helps tell our story and advance our mission. Volunteers may contribute in areas such as photography, videography, graphic or print design, short-form or long-form video, blog writing, social media content, or disruptive/creative art for campaigns and actions. Equipment, materials, software, and training can be provided as needed. This role is flexible and can be tailored to your skills, interests, and availability; strong communication and reliability are important.

Advocates or Activists

No advocacy experience required. Learn how to support safer cycling infrastructure and livable streets through projects, direct support, and guided actions like emails, meetings, and community outreach. We want your ideas and passion to build a better tomorrow. Leadership opportunities available. Engagement is flexible—you choose how and when to plug in.

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Community Outreach Volunteers

Help us share Central Indiana Cycling’s mission at community outreach events. We need individuals who enjoy talking about cycling to educate and inform our community on Central Indiana Cycling events and programs and encourage them to get involved.