{"id":6951,"date":"2020-10-07T14:08:10","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T14:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/your-support\/velosammlung-organisieren\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T09:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:35:56","slug":"organize-a-bicycle-collection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/en\/your-support\/organize-a-bicycle-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Organize a bicycle collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interested in organising a bicycle collection? On this page, you will find everything you need to know. We look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">100 collections per year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the help of associations, schools, companies and committed private individuals, we organise around 100 bicycle collections every year. <strong>You too can organise a collection and make an important contribution at the beginning of Velafrica\u2019s impact chain.<\/strong> We are happy to support you with the organisation, communication and logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hear from a bicycle collector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serge Goy is one of Velafrica\u2019s many collection heroes. In the video, he explains what motivates him to collect bikes for Velafrica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ClZnjvapvFE\" title=\"Serge Goy - ein engagierter Sammelheld\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ClZnjvapvFE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A successful bicycle collection in 5 steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bike collection can be carried out with little effort. We are happy to support you. Contact us early <a href=\"mailto:velosammlung@velafrica.ch\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:velosammlung@velafrica.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">by e-mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 \u2013 Form a team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s more fun together: collect bikes with your association, as a team event with your company or as a project week at school. You can also organise a collection as a private individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 \u2013 Choose the place and date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose an easily accessible location and a date when as many people as possible have time to bring their bike to the collection \u2013 ideally a Saturday or Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 \u2013 Spread the word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distribute flyers, put up posters, use your municipality\u2019s event calendar, contact the local media and share it on social media \u2013 the more people know about the campaign, the more bikes you will collect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 \u2013 Set up the collection point<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark the location of the bike collection and prepare the information material that Velafrica has sent you. Perhaps you are organising an accompanying programme? Prepare everything for a great collection day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 \u2013 Collect bikes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receive the bikes and inform the donors about Velafrica\u2019s projects. We accept all types of bikes and find a meaningful reuse for every bike in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Now it\u2019s our turn:<\/strong> after you have safely stored the bikes temporarily, Velafrica organises the transport of the collected bikes and takes care of repairs and export.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group v-card v-card--horizontal v-card--light-orange\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group v-card__footer is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nora-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22513\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nora-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nora-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nora-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nora-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nora-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nora-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nora-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nora.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group v-card__footer-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like to organise a bike collection? Write to us!<br>Nora Muff and the Bike Collection team look forward to your enquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-89b4c9e9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:velosammlung@velafrica.ch\" style=\"border-radius:9999px;background-color:#e9571b\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a13d42f89190281985752b8c2efb201d\" style=\"color:#000000\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Can I organise a collection as a private individual too?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Anyone can organise a bike collection for Velafrica. In our experience, however, it is easier and more fun in a team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72e36eaae1fbd8b1f9bf65f33f4eb028\" style=\"color:#000000\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How do I secure the bikes until Velafrica collects them?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put the bikes in a safe place or lock them with wire cables and bike locks. If needed, Velafrica provides securing material.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba0843af2131fc703fa7cbc9e3e10a70\" style=\"color:#000000\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Someone wants to donate a broken bike. Does Velafrica collect those too?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We accept all bikes. We dismantle bikes in poor condition or defective bikes and use individual components as spare parts. Material that can no longer be used is professionally recycled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4edd23c57e8e790aeca50533292e2643\" style=\"color:#000000\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What kind of information material will I receive from Velafrica?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Posters, flyers, textile flags, postcards, \u2026 you will find a complete list here: <a href=\"https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wie-sie-helfen\/velospende\/infomaterial-sammelanlasse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wie-sie-helfen\/velospende\/infomaterial-sammelanlasse\/<\/a> (in German)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2361794cd38e611b8722e2b4c138069\" style=\"color:#000000\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Do I have to pay for flyers and posters myself?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Velafrica is happy to print posters and flyers in limited quantities for your collection event. However, we need lead time for this. Please contact us early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5f57e55419b133f33cca1363d203c319\" style=\"color:#000000\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Is there anything Velafrica does not collect?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Velafrica only collects bikes. We do not collect scooters, kickboards, bike trailers, balance bikes, tricycles or accessories such as child bike seats, baskets or pumps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01e30df9a48b4fbfc1a842522685ac7e\" style=\"color:#000000\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How do I contact the media?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have compiled tips for writing a media release and when best to send it in an information sheet. You can find it here: <a href=\"https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2026_Merkblatt_Medienarbeit.pdf\">https:\/\/velafrica.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2026_Merkblatt_Medienarbeit.pdf<\/a> (in German)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in organising a bicycle collection? On this page, you will find everything you need to know. 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