Trishaw pilot/cyclists - Kent Street Weir, Wilson
About this opportunity
Cycling Without Age is an international, not-for-profit organisation which connects elderly people to their local community by taking them out on specially designed trishaw e-bikes to allow them to ‘feel the wind in their hair’! For the comfort of our passengers we ride at a maximum 10kph.
Steps to becoming a Volunteer Roles include: Trishaw Pilot the cyclist who operates the e-assist trishaw and Ride Coordinator (non rider) who meets & greets passengers, completes the Ride Register documenting all who attend on the day, takes donations & writes receipts, shows passengers how to get on/off the trishaw (no manual handling), promotes the rides on the day and answers questions of the public.
- Attend an Introduction to Trishaw Volunteer training session
- Register to volunteer on Better Impact - our online volunteer management system
- Pilot Practice - get experience and be confident riding the trishaw
- Get assessed before taking passengers for rides - Pilot Competency
- Provide a Police Clearance (less than 5yrs old)
- Provide proof of Covid & flu vaccination (recommended)
- READY to take passengers for RIDES! Volunteers will require a small amount of computer skills, as we use an online volunteer platform Better Impact to apply for shifts. You will be required to have a mobile phone and a bicycle helmet (ideally less than five years old)
The power of getting outdoors and connecting with others is well recognised for improving mental health..
- Our volunteers love sharing their love of cycling with those that can't
- Variety, we like being able to choose which days we volunteer at from week to week, we are not locked into a set day/location unless we want to
- Seeing the smile on the faces of our passengers makes our day and theirs!
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Flu vaccination . National Police Certificate *. Others . Working with Children Check *.
Enjoys volunteering in a team environment.
Able to work with the elderly and those with disability.
A small amount of computer literacy.
A minimum of six-eight hours per month (approx. two shifts) 12+mths or more. We have trishaws operating most days of the week, mostly weekdays 930-1130am at locations all over Perth.
Type of work- Driving & Transportation
- Seniors & Aged Care
- Sport & Physical Activity
Attend an initial 3hr Training Session to become a Pilot/Cyclist. After training and before taking passengers, you get to practice riding the trishaws (approx. 1-3hrs depending on experience) before completing a simple Competency Assessment.
ReimbursementIf you don't have a current Police Clearance we will provide you with a link to get one at our expense (after completion of training).