Volunteer 'Pilots' to drive Trishaw bike -Wick Area only

  • VO87601


Description

Volunteer drivers to lead the Trishaw [rickshaw] in and around Wick. This vehicles enables disabled or poor mobility people to get out and about for recreational purposes. The vehicle is pedal power and electric back up. volunteers receive full training and support.

Organisation aims and objectives

Rural Connections is new to 2021. It brings the learning from Cycling UK’s existing projects to deliver activities and opportunities for everyone in our less urbanised locations in Scotland, enabling them to walk, wheel and cycle, for everyday journeys, leisure, and adventure. Provide access to a range of cycles for people to try on short or long-term loan, supporting individuals to find a cycle and support that works for them and signposting them to partners that can provide funding for purchases

Restrictions

Experience required: Friendly, good social communication, must have decent level of fitness to navigate roads etc
Travel details: Wick and surrounding area
Minimum age: 16

Support

Training details: Technical training on vehicle. this opportunity requires a PVG disclosure check [provided by the organisation]
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer