Bicycle Network Victoria: Volunteers

"Becoming a Ride2School volunteer is rewarding, satisfying and fun!"

Becoming a Ride2School volunteer is a fantastic way to give back to the community and get more kids on bikes.

Why? Because we think our volunteers are the backbone of Ride2School and without doubt the key to the program realising its goal to get more of our kids riding and walking to school more often. We want to grow our numbers so we can increase our reach and effectiveness.

The types of activities we need your help with include:

• taking school groups on training rides and Bike Ed
• conducting simple maintenance checks
• class presentations
• helping during National Ride2School Day and local bike events

We've also got some office-based activities if that's where your skills lie. Once trained, you will be equipped with the skills to assist schools.

We are looking to recruit keen members of the community like mums, dads, grandparents, teachers, part time workers, retirees and university students that are available to assist during school hours.

Benefits include:

• contributing to your local community
• satisfaction of teaching students new skills
• experience and contacts for future employment

So if you are interested in donating your energy, time and talents, if you are looking to learn new skills, and most importantly if you want to help get more children riding (with all the health, self-reliance and environmental benefits that brings) express your interest to become a volunteer.

Contact Georgie by email at: georgief@bicyclenetwork.com.au or phone: 03 8376 8888.