Charity Bike Build – Together We Care
We all want to make a difference in this world. Here’s a team building activity that offers a rare opportunity to actually make a difference, with immediate, tangible results built into the process. In a recent event for 1,100 people in Phoenix, our client came up with the perfect slogan, “Together We Care!”.
Armed with wrenches and enthusiasm, your teams race to construct the ultimate human-powered, no-gasoline-needed rocket – children’s bicycles. Meanwhile, other teammates are navigating fun, innovative puzzles and challenges to earn enough “money” for purchasing that last crucial part needed to make their team’s bike the first off the line.
The final bell rings. You wheel your mechanical marvels to the presentation/start line. Everyone is poised to present their bike and accompanying TV commercial when a door at the end of the room bursts open. Suddenly, you see the excited faces of underserved children from your own community! Imagine the delight and surprise that fill the room when everybody learns these kids actually get to take your new bicycles home with them. For most of the children involved, typically ages 8-12, this will be their first bicycle!
This is an extraordinary way to infuse a conference with energy, create a feeling of immense good will and a sense of meaning larger than day-to-day work challenges. We partner with charities such as Boys and Girls Club and Bikes for Tykes. Or we’re happy to partner with a local charity of your choice.
In typical teambonding style, we take care of all the logistics, making you look good while making the whole event simple and painless. Remember, keep this one a surprise for the participants – don’t spill the beans! The surprise value of the big finale cannot be overstated.
Outcomes
- Foster teamwork and cooperation
- Creative, energetic challenge
- Enhance communication skills
- Give back to the community
Features
- This fun-filled team challenge results in real bicycles for real kids in need!
Ideal Usage
- Annual events
- Company picnics
- Community service days
Group Size
- 12 – 1100
Time
- 90 minutes
Space
- Large area: meeting room, conference room or outdoors.
Experience
- “Our group had a great time! It was one of the best team events we have held and certainly the most rewarding. Many of the participants have young children, and it inspired them to do their best, knowing that the bikes they were building were going toward such a worthy cause. The Teambonding team was wonderful to work with and provided a very rewarding and entertaining evening for our group.
- Thank you for once again for providing a top notch event. We look forward to working with you again next year.”
M.R.
JDSU