Vacancy Bicycle Vitality Team Volunteer

What will you do?
 
Are you an enthusiastic and committed senior citizen who thinks it is important for the elderly to keep cycling safely and enjoyably? Do you like to chat and are you looking for a meaningful and sociable volunteer role? Then the Cycling Vitality Team is for you!
As a volunteer on the Cycling Vitality team, you will go out to markets, fairs and local events to help other seniors keep cycling safely and vitally.
You have accessible, equal conversations (peer-to-peer), raise awareness about safe cycling, aids and health, and share practical tips and information. With a fun action, you attract people to your stand and start the conversation.
You will thus contribute to a safer, more vital and more social cycling culture in Friesland

What do we offer?
- An introductory training on road safety and interviewing.
- An Institute for Responsible Medication Use training on medicines in traffic
- On-site guidance and clear materials.
- A friendly group of like-minded volunteers.
- A contribution to safer traffic and fun contacts with other seniors.

Who are you?
- You are aged 55 or over and can easily relate to the target group.
- You are sociable, approachable and enjoy talking to people.
- You are interested in road safety, cycling and mobility.
- You’ll be working alongside a small team of other volunteers.
- You are available for a few market days each year (scheduled in advance).
- You are a good listener, ask open-ended questions and explain information clearly.
- You understand the challenges of ageing and are able to offer positive encouragement.
- You exude confidence and act as an ambassador for road safety.
 
What do you have?
- Basic knowledge of road safety: You are familiar with the key tips for cycling safely and can explain them in practical terms, or you are willing to learn
- An interest in cycling: You have personal experience of cycling and understand both the benefits and the risks.
- Willingness to learn: Willing to acquire new knowledge about road safety, assistive devices and health.
- Basic digital skills: You can pass on information and, where appropriate, refer people to websites such as www.doortrappen.frl.