We encourage all our members to volunteer. Although it is not required, volunteering is fun, rewarding and helps keep the club strong. There are many different ways to help out. For information on volunteer opportunities, please reach out to the <executives>.
These are some of the ways volunteers help the club.
| Lead an evening ride | Using a combination of regular bike maps, google and personal experience lay out a route that is an appropriate for the duration and type of riders. The leader also makes reservations for the post ride venue. Each ride must have a pre-prepared route. | A few hours of your time to scout a new or check an existing route with your assistant. 2-3 hours to run the ride – See Ride leader guide for more info. |
| Lead a day ride | Using a combination of regular bike maps, google and personal experience lay out routes that are appropriate for the duration and a variety of rider levels. All weekend rides must have a pre-prepared route and map. | A day or half day to scout a new route or check an existing route with your assistant. A day to run the ride. – see the Ride leader guide for details. |
| Co-lead a ride | Most rides should have an co-lead to support the lead. The co-lead must be familiar with the route and be able to fill in for the leader if needed. The Co-lead may act as a sweep and/or ride front to back ensuring all riders are OK. | A few hours of your time to help scout the route. Ideally a Co-lead should also have some basic bike maintenance skills. |
| Trip Organizer | Plan and execute (accommodation, food, entertainment and rides) for a 3-5+ day tour for 15+ people. | Varies from trip to trip – contact – see the Trip leader guide for details. |
| Assist at a club sponsored social event (Spring, Fall party) | Help the Social director with Ideas and planning for a social event. Help with the setup/takedown of decorations, Help make newcomers feel welcome by introducing them to other club members. | A few hours of your time before and/or on the night of the event. Under direction of the Social Director. |
| General help (eg: club promotion) | Under direction of the Leadership Committee, monitor and post to the club social media page. NOTE: Currently Not an Official volunteer role. | A few hours of your time at your availability. |
| Club Administration | Reach out to the Executive Committee if you are willing to offer business or professional services. We can always use help from members with Business admin, IT, Accounting, Legal or Project Management backgrounds. | Regular availability throughout the season. Executive roles require approx. 4 hours onboarding, and attendance at regular meetings. Most roles require some type of software proficiency. Download “Exec roles” for info. (Requires a microsoft account) |