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.
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
Our guiding Principles:
Generosity: Cycling Without Age is based on generosity and kindness. It starts with the obvious generous act of taking one or two elderly or less-abled people out on a bike ride. It’s a simple act that everyone can do.
Slowness: Slowness allows you to sense the environment, be present in the moment and it allows people you meet along the way to be curious and gain knowledge about Cycling Without Age because you make time to stop and talk.
Storytelling: Older adults have so many stories that will be forgotten if we don’t reach out and listen to them. We tell stories, we listen to stories on the bike and we also document the stories when we share them via word of mouth or on social media.
Relationships: Cycling Without Age is about creating a multitude of new relationships: between generations, among older adults, between pilots and passengers, care home employees and family members. Relationships build trust, happiness and quality of life.
Without Age: Life unfolds at all ages, young and old, and can be thrilling, fun, sad, beautiful and meaningful. Cycling Without Age is about letting people age in a positive context – fully aware of the opportunities that lie ahead when interacting in their local community.
- Over 18 years and possess a valid Driver licence
- Confident riding an electric assisted bike
- Maturity and empathy to relate to the elderly
- Abide by Cycling Without Age Guiding Principles
- Like meeting new people and be able to have fun