voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Cycle Training Assistant Volunteer Opportunity No. VO74207 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Be a Cycle Training Assistant (CTA) and help to train school childrent to cycle safely. A CTA can deliver Bikeability Levels 1 and 2 at schools in your local are. In addition, a CTA can assist the Bikeability Instructor to deliver level 3 Bikeability. This is a great opportunity for a person who is enthusiastic about cycling, enjoys helping children and young people and being outdoors. As a volunteer with Fife Council with support from the Bikeability Co-ordinator. Training will be provided to enable volunteers to deliver Levels 1 and 2 Bikeability. You will also have the chance to be alongside other volunteers who may be parents, teachers, or members of the local community. Bikeability is supported by Fife Council. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Training session can vary depending on the individual schools timetable. This could be 1 hour per week for 6-9 weeks or 3 blocks sessions of 3 hours in one week. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Volunteers should be enthusiastic with an upbeat outlook, enjoy helping children, enjoy being outdoors and have a keen interest in cycling. You should also be a good people person with good organisational and communication skills. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Informal Chat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | The Cycle Trainer Courses are run at several different locations in Fife through Cycling Scotland. The Bikeability sessions take place at schools across Fife so volunteers can help at nearby schools. Most schools are on bus routes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |