WHAT IF 3 HOURS OF YOUR MONTH COULD CHANGE SOMEONE’S DAY?
It’s not just a bike ride. It’s a chance to bring freedom, fresh air, connection and a little adventure to someone who may no longer be able to experience it alone.
Become a Cycling Without Age pilot. You may prefer to start out as a Companion rider using your own manual or electric bike. The Companion rider volunteer helps the passenger get in and out of the trishaws and accompanies them on the rides.
FOR THEM, IT’S SO MUCH MORE THAN A RIDE. It might be the wind in their hair, a familiar street, a wave from a neighbour, a conversation. Or a memory brought back to life. For some of our passengers, it’s a precious opportunity to get out, feel connected and be part of their community again. You’re not simply taking someone for a ride.
You’re helping them experience life beyond their front door.
AND THEN SOMETHING UNEXPECTED HAPPENS…You realize the ride changes you, too! You leave with a smile. You hear stories, share laughter. You make a connection, you feel useful. You discover that giving your time gives you so much back. Whether it’s once a month or once a week, your time as a Volunteer Pilot can make someone’s day & often, their week.
That’s the magic of Cycling Without Age.
Our electric assist triobikes are waiting for you to step on the pedals as a pilot (after training) and get Napier's elderly community out to see the world again. Here you can make a difference in a rewarding community volunteer role while meeting new people and even getting some exercise.
If you can cycle and agree with our guiding principles – then come and train to become a pilot with Cycling Without Age. If you are experienced on an electric bicycle or a cargo bike, then you won’t need much practice before you are "rolling". As long as you can ride a bicycle and a desire to help others, then there is plenty of space for you. Our pilots come from many walks of life and we train them based on the CWA Guiding principles. Visit our website: www.cwanapier.nz or apply here: https://cwanapiernz.infoodle.com/f/VolunteerApplicationForm
To apply to be a volunteer, complete our application form: https://cwanapiernz.infoodle.com/f/VolunteerApplicationForm
- Mature
- Empathetic to the elderly
- Enjoys meeting new people and having fun
As long as you can ride a bicycle and have a desire to help others, then there is plenty of space for you.