Volunteer Interest

Event Description:

WHAT: The 9th Annual Bike 5 | 5 Cities, 1 Mission, Pedaling Towards Safer Mobility

WHO: Riders of any age and bicycling ability.

WHY: The rides are tailored to anyone wanting to discover low-stress trails, paths, and neighborhood roads around Central Florida.

Volunteer Needs: You may sign up for more than 1!

• Ride Guides Volunteer Committee
  • Help recruit and train ride leaders and sweeps for guided rides
    • Ride leaders ensure a smooth experience for participants
    • Sweeps provide support & ensure no one is left behind.
  • Attend 3-4 virtual 30-min. meetings between May-Oct.
  • Help review documentation
  • Conduct training rides with ride leaders

• Route Development & Marking Committee
  • Assist with pre-event route audits, Ride with GPS cue verification and arrow marking along the route.
  • Attend at least 3 virtual 30-min meetings between May-Oct.
  • Assist with documentation
  • Conduct training rides with ride leaders
  • Help with route marking the day before the event.

• City Stop Volunteers Committee
  • Help with city stop logistics, recruit volunteers, and prepare for event-day activities.
  • Attend at least 3 virtual 30-min. meetings between May-Oct.
  • Assist with outreach communications
  • Help with preparing at our VentureX office the day before the event
  • Pick up and drop off supplies for your stop the day before and the day after from the VentureX office

• Marketing & Fundraising Committee
  • Assist in securing sponsorships and engaging community partners
  • Support event promotions marketing strategy and execution.
  • Attend at least 2 virtual 30-min meetings between Apr-Sep
  • Assist with introductions and outreach to potential sponsors, in-kind support, support our marketing strategy
  • Assist with any day-of event photography/videography or other marketing needs
• Other:
  • Provide specialized support
    • Bike support/repair at event
    • Etc. - Reach out to Anna S. if you have a way to help!

• Event Day Participation
  • City Stop Volunteer
    • Help manage a city stop
    • Engage with riders
    • Assist with set up and breakdown of stop
  • Ride Leader or Ride Sweep
    • Guide a group ride
    • Provide support on your bike to participants
  • Participant
    • Enjoy the ride!
    • Assist with setup and breakdown of event

BWCF Staff Contact: Anna Strasshofer - AStrasshofer@bikewalkcf.org

Event Website: Coming soon!

To make this event a success, we need our amazing volunteers to assist with teaching safe biking practices and helmet fittings. Your participation will help ensure a safe and fun experience for all participants! 

Education Support Needed:

• Provide guidance on bike and road safety.
• Support operations throughout the day.

Helmet Fitters Needed: 

• Provide guidance on helmet safety and usage and ensure each child leaves with a correctly fitted helmet
• You must have active helmet fitter certification to volunteer for this role.

Event Details: 

Date: Wednesday, May 14
Set-up: 8:45 AM 
Event Start: 9:00 AM 
Event End: 3:00 PM 

We kindly request a 2-hour minimum commitment and appreciate any time you can contribute. Materials will be provided on the day of the event.

To make this event a success, we need our amazing volunteers to assist with bike skills courses and helmet fittings. Your participation will help ensure a safe and fun experience for all participants! 

Bike Skills Instructors Needed:

• Teach kids basic bike skills such as starting, stopping, braking, etc.

Helmet Fitters Needed:

• Provide guidance on helmet safety and usage and ensure each child leaves with a correctly fitted helmet 
• You must have active helmet fitter certification to volunteer for this role.

Event Details: 

Date: Saturday, August 3 
Set-up: 6:30 AM 
Event Start: 8:30 AM 
Event End: 11:30 AM 

We kindly request a 2-hour minimum commitment and appreciate any time you can contribute. Materials will be provided on the day of the event.