Volunteers, known as Pilots, are the heartbeat of our organization. They are the public face of VCWAS who provide the trishaw rides to seniors and their families, connect with the community, and represent the organization while they're out on the bike lanes of Vancouver. All Pilots must pass a Criminal Record Check, be physically able to ride a bicycle, and be comfortable independently and professionally interacting with seniors and other members of the public.
We ask for a minimum requirement of 1 shift per week (approximately 3 hours) from our Pilots between the months of May to October, understanding that there may be some weeks during that period while you are away and unable to ride. Our passengers and partner organizations value relationships and the consistency of our Pilots directly corresponds to the quality of the rides we provide. Prospective Pilots who are available for shifts on weekdays between 9am - 5pm, when a majority of our rides occur, will be prioritized.
During the months of February, March and April, all new Pilots will be required to attend up to approximately 15 total hours of training and ride time to learn how to operate the trishaws and support seniors, as well as complete a criminal record check. Are you available during these months for training?
If interested, please complete this online form: https://forms.gle/Cra1QQvCGs7qqTUUA
