Requirements:
- Police Check
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Safety awareness is needed. Experience with persons with disabilities is an asset. You must have basic cycling skills and enjoy being active. Must bring your own bike + helmet.
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit
Recreational Para Cycling - Cycling for adults with physical disabilities
Our Recreational Para Cycling program runs every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm from May to September. Location: Bowness, Calgary Volunteers for our recreational, welcoming, casual group will assist with: - Prepare equipment; move equipment out of storage, inflate tires etc. - Assist participants in getting into equipment and fitted, strapping, cushioning etc. - Assist with safety of participants - Instruct safe and efficient cycling skills (training provided) - Be a cycling buddy Volunteers are asked to help tidy equipment after use and place equipment back in storage. All volunteers must bring their own bike + helmet. Most often we have one volunteer with a small group (2-3) of adaptive cyclists.
Additional Details & Skills Required
Required: - Volunteer Application Form: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=35336 - Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search - 1.5h Volunteer Training
Certification or Education Required
First Aid and CPR is an asset.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Helping people with disabilities to be physically active is extremely rewarding. You can have fun and work on your fitness while helping others!
Requirements:
- Police Check
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Safety awareness is needed. Experience with persons with disabilities is an asset. You must have basic cycling skills and enjoy being active. Must bring your own bike + helmet.
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit