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Typical Week

Our volunteers contribute throughout the week, but Tuesdays and Saturdays are our busiest days in the garage. The outline below is a typical description of work on specific days but because we are a volunteer organization, our schedule may occasionally change, so please check our calendar for updates.

Saturday – Client Service

Saturday is our busiest day, focused primarily on servicing client vehicles. We specialize in jobs that can be completed within a few hours, such as oil changes, brake work, and routine maintenance.

  • 8:30–9:00 AM: Arrive, enjoy coffee/donut, and prepare the garage
  • 9:00-9:15: Team meeting and work assignments
  • 9:15-Noon: Work on vehicles
  • Noon-12:30 PM: Lunch and fellowship
  • 12:30 PM-?: Finish servicing complex work

Tuesday – Donated Vehicles

We follow a schedule similar to Saturday but we focus on preparing donated vehicles for transfers to clients that need a vehicle. Sometimes the work is more complex such as replacing a timing belt or steering rack. There is also the need to take a vehicle to a service partner for new tires or arrange to have a window replaced.

Wednesday – Planning

We hold an administrative planning meeting Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM for about an hour. This meeting is held both in person at Bellevue Presbyterian Church and online via Zoom.

Other Days – Individual Assignments

Many volunteer tasks are done outside of garage and planning sessions:

  • Order and pick up parts for upcoming service days
  • Schedule clients for vehicle service
  • Receive donated vehicles
  • Transfer vehicle ownership to clients
  • Assist with marketing, accounting, and administrative tasks
  • Update the website