Join the Movement

Show Up
for Akron.

There is a role here for everyone. Whether you ride bikes, mentor youth, support health screenings, or bring corporate resources — Bicycle Ride vs. Gun Violence needs you. Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch.

Ways to Contribute

Find Your
Role.

Every program needs people. Pick the area that calls to you and tell us in the form below.

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Pedal for Peace Rides

Ride as a marshal, handle logistics, manage registration, or set up and break down events. No special skills required — just a bike and commitment.

Unity Rides

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Big Wheel Mentorship

Commit to one year as a screened, trained mentor for an Akron youth. 14 young people are waiting right now. This is our most urgent volunteer need.

Mentorship

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Whole Man Initiative

Assist at health screening stations, serve as a health educator or peer ambassador, or connect men to clinical resources in barbershop or community settings.

Men’s Health

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Corporate & Org. Partnership

Bring your company’s resources, team, or funding to the movement. Sponsorship, employee volunteer days, in-kind contributions, and media support all welcome.

Corporate

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Event Support

Help run the logistics that make our events happen: check-in tables, social media capture, outreach tabling, food and refreshment coordination, and cleanup.

Events

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Grants & Fundraising

Grant writers, fundraising strategists, development officers, and nonprofit finance professionals: help us grow the infrastructure that makes this work sustainable.

Fundraising

Volunteer Application

Tell Us
About You.

Complete this form and a member of our team will follow up within 3–5 business days. All volunteers are vetted and, for mentorship roles, background-checked as required by our program standards.

Not sure which program fits you best? Just check all that interest you and we’ll help find the right match.

Questions? Reach Us Directly

brvgvorg@gmail.com
(330) 983-7517
Akron, Ohio (Summit County)

Volunteer Interest Form

All fields marked * are required.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

Neighborhood / City *

Programs I’m Interested In *

Pedal for Peace Rides — Ride marshal, logistics, event setup Big Wheel Mentorship — Become a screened, trained mentor for youth Whole Man Initiative — Health screening volunteer, peer ambassador Corporate / Org. Partner — Sponsorship, volunteer days, in-kind support Event Support — Check-in, outreach tables, social media, cleanup Grants & Fundraising — Grant writing, development, fundraising strategy Healthcare / Clinical — Clinician, counselor, or health system partner

General Availability *

Tell Us About Yourself

How Did You Hear About Us?

✅ Thank you for applying! A member of our team will reach out within 3–5 business days. We’re excited to have you join the movement.

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Email Us

For general inquiries, partnership discussions, grant opportunities, or media requests — reach our team directly.

brvgvorg@gmail.com

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Call Us

Prefer to talk? Reach us by phone during business hours. We’re based in Akron, Ohio and love hearing from the community.

(330) 983-7517

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Health Partnership

Clinicians, counselors, and health systems interested in partnering with the Whole Man Initiative should reach out directly to our health team.

health@brvgv.org

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Show Up
for Akron.

Find Your
Role.

Tell Us
About You.

Support Us
with a Gift.