ID: 210693

Trishaw pilot/cyclists - Woodbridge

for Cycling Without Age Australia more by this organisation (7)

Community Services Regular - more than 6 months Across: Cottesloe WA, Wilson WA, Quinns Rocks WA, Bicton WA, Fremantle WA, Stirling WA, Woodbridge WA, Wembley WA

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.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

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
Training

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.

Reimbursement

If 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).

Express Interest
Shortlist
what is this?