2. Would you like to assist with Bike Ed?
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Becoming a Bike Ed volunteer is a rewarding, satisfying and fun!
Assistants for the Ride2School Program have the opportunity to make a difference!
As a Bike Ed volunteer you will provide students with valuable skills which will allow them to ride safely while also having fun. Bike Ed training is satisfying and you can help to get more children riding to school more often. This is a great opportunity for mums, dads, uni students, part time workers and retirees. We are interested in hearing from people in all Melbourne metropolitan and Victorian regional areas.
Why should I assist?
- Gain a qualification as a Bike Education Instructor
- Contribute to the local community
- Credit for university placements or Centrelink payment
- Receive travel and food allowance
- Satisfaction of working with children
- Experience and contacts for future employment
What will be involved?
- Completing a two day training course to become a Bike Education Instructor. This is paid for by Bicycle Victoria.
- Complete a Ride2School Volunteer Application Form. To download a copy click here.
- Having a 'Working with Children Check' at no charge.
- Assisting schools to run their Bike Ed program. Bike Ed is typically provided in 1 hr sessions per week for 5-6 weeks for each year level. It is generally offered to grades 4, 5 or 6. It is usually run during school hours.
- Assist two or three schools over a year in your area/region to deliver Bike Ed.
How to become involved?
Email us your expression of interest telling us your availability and the suburb/town you live in. Or for more information, ring Andrew on 86368883.
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