Bike Camp Volunteer - Summer Seasonal
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| Organization Name: | Variety, the Children's Charity |
| Address: | 440a Don Ave Winnipeg MB R3L 0S4 |
| Website: | http://www.varietymanitoba.com |
| Organizational Description: | Variety, the Children's Charity of Manitoba steps in where government, healthcare, school divisions, and other funding sources end to provide proven solutions to enrich the lives of children in Manitoba living with special needs and experiencing economic disadvantage |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4729 |
| Description of Duties: | What is Bike Camp? With the use of customized adapted equipment, trained professionals, and over 160 volunteers, approximately 80% of riders living with a disability will learn to independently ride a 2-wheel bike, the remaining 20% make tremendous progress towards that goal! Children may feel excluded and embarrassed because they are unable to ride a bike with their friends and family. By giving these children the opportunity to learn the necessary skills, Bike Camp increases independence for these children. Bike Camp run for two weeks in July, which consists of five 75-minute bike-riding sessions per day, Monday to Friday each week. Volunteer spotters are needed to walk/run/jog alongside the riders, encourage them, and help them not to fall. We encourage volunteers to commit to attending all 5 days of camp for the session(s) selected. Riders bond with their assigned volunteer(s) and rely on the same person to be there to support them each day of camp. We do understand this is not always a possibility and will welcome volunteers any day or time they can attend! No prior experience working with children living with disabilities is required! The sessions are supervised by trained professionals who will provide advice on how to best support the child. |
| Skills Required: | AGE REQUIREMENT: Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.
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| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Volunteers leave Bike Camp with valuable life skills, unforgettable memories, and the satisfaction of helping children achieve something many never thought possible.
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| Age: | 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Bike Camp takes place at the East End Arena; 517 Pandora Ave E. WEEK 1: June 29th-July 3rd Sign up here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/VarietytheChildren/volunteerbc.html WEEK 2: July 6 - July 10 Sign up here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/VarietytheChildren/volunteerbc2.html We hold an in person orientation on June 28th and July 5th for approx. 1 hour. Attendance is not mandatory but encouraged. Visit our website: https://varietymanitoba.com/programs/varietys-bike-camp/bike-camp-volunteer |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Group - small, family and friends Group - large, corporate and schools Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Jun 26, 2026 |
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