Do you enjoy keeping fit, meeting new people and exploring your local area? Tandem cycling is a great way to have fun, stay healthy and get to know blind and partially sighted people in your area. The volunteer Tandem Pilot will be on the front, allowing the person with sight loss to cycle behind as a Stoker.
An Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this role
What will I be doing?
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Cycling around the local area as a Tandem Pilot, with a blind or partially sighted person on the back - known as a Stoker
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Describing the scenery as you cycle both urban and rural routes
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Promoting and coordinating the use of the RNIB NI tandem bikes
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Regularly devising and participating in cycle rides of different lengths
What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?
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Interest in cycling
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Good verbal communication skills
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Organised, friendly and enthusiastic
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Enjoy working as part of a team
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Good sense of direction
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Knowledge of or willingness to explore local cycle routes
When will I be needed?
This role is flexible and we will contact you to arrange your involvement.
Location
This role is available in Lisburn and Coleraine
What will I gain from the role?
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Sense of satisfaction from helping blind and partially sighted people in your local area
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Meeting new people
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Opportunity to keep fit
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Knowledge of your local area
What support will I be given?
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Induction
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Understanding Sight Loss Pack
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Visual Awareness Training
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Tandem pilot training if required
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Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training
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Supervision and support from your volunteer manager/ co-ordinator
How do I apply?
To apply for this role, please complete and return the Application form (Word 79KB) to volunteering@rnib.org.uk.
If you would like the application form in a different format (such as standard print, large print, braille or audio) or if you have any general enquiries, please contact the Volunteering Team on: 0845 603 0575 or 01733 375 450 or email volunteering@rnib.org.uk