Their labour, intelligence and planning before, during and after the rides are critical to the continuing success. Volunteers not being paid means that we can keep prices down, and therefore make bike riding events accessible to all in communities and the state.

* You as a volunteer for Bicycle NSW have a right to:

* A clear job description and sufficient information to properly carry out your tasks.

* Receive job satisfaction including adequate time off

* Be assigned to jobs that are worthwhile and challenging

* Support and trust from a trained and supervised Team Leader

* Support from Bicycle NSW staff and co-workers to enable you to satisfactorily perform your tasks

* Share responsibilities with co-workers and Team Leaders

* Participate in team meetings, briefings and the organisation of their work area

* Be reimbursed for expenses where appropriate

* Be given adequate transport where appropriate

* Receive training both initial and ongoing where appropriate, as well as on thew job supervision

* Protection, personal safety and a specially designed volunteer medical insurance

* Know to whom they are accountable and have clearly defined channels of communication and contacts

* Receive appropriate feedback on your performance

* Know what tasks you will be expected to perform, and able to say no to unacceptable tasks

* If you are riding volunteers – receive an pre-arranged rebate which will be reimbursed at the completion of both your duties and the ride

* Be dependable and give adequate notice if for any reason you are unable to fully carry out your assigned tasks and duties

* Register yourself to Bicycle NSW as a volunteer by properly filling out the volunteer application form

* Be willing to undertake any training necessary to perform the allocated task on the event safely and competently

* Understand and support Bicycle NSW objectives and policies and the role they take within the community

* Co-operate with other volunteers, staff, participants, on-lookers and residents to ensure the event is a success for the whole community and is run efficiently for all involved

* Respect the privacy of others

* Provide feedback, suggestions and recommendations to the Team Leader, Volunteer Coordinator and Bicycle NSW which can improve or better the event for all

* Be careful of your own welfare and safety and not become over committed

* If you’re a riding volunteer, to pay the full entrants fee prior to the ride

* Behave appropriately and acceptably as an ambassador to Bicycle NSW and comply with all event rules and regulations

* Attend the volunteers briefing and all scheduled on-event meetings

As a volunteer for Bicycle New South Wales, there are certain aspects and areas that are organised and taken care of for you. On all events the following applies:

All Bicycle NSW volunteers are also covered by a specially designed one million dollar Voluntary Workers Insurance Policy. In the unfortunate case of a volunteer having an accident that causes any medical expense, permanent disability or injury, this policy covers the volunteer during any event if any medical expense is occurred.

It is a suggestion from Bicycle NSW that you take out travel insurance on the multi-day rides. We have organised special travel insurance for you which is available by contacting the following:

* Morning Tea or Lunch

* Specially designed Volunteers hat

* Event specific Volunteers T-shirt

* Invitation to festive finish

* Invitation to Volunteer thank you party

* Certificate of participation

Currently, Bicycle NSW runs ten single or half day events, and these utilise teams of volunteers throughout the year in many different ways.

How to Apply?

To apply to become a volunteer for Bicycle New South Wales on any of the events, pre or post activities, or as a general office helper, choose what is best suitable for you.

To register as a volunteer click here

Send an email to michelleh@bicyclensw.org.au

Phone the office on 9218 5400

Or call us and make an appointment to come by and see us at:

Level 5, 822 George St

(entrance in Little Regent St)

Sydney, 2000

We look forward to meeting you soon.

From all of us at Bicycle NSW, thank you.

The aim of our volunteer program is to match the right task to the right person so that all our volunteers are happy and Bicycle New South Wales events are a success. To find out more about becoming a volunteer and the enjoyable and challenging work you can perform for us in our campaigns, bike events or office administration please phone (02) 9218 5400 during business hours and ask to talk to our volunteer co-ordinator.