Volunteer With Us
Volunteers bring our mission to life. Whether you’re pedalling a trishaw or supporting our programs behind the scenes, you help seniors feel connected, valued, and part of a Vancouver community. Every role contributes to meaningful moments that strengthen the lives of those we serve.
Become a Pilot
Our volunteer Pilots are the public face of Cycling Without Age Vancouver. They provide trishaw rides to seniors and their families, connecting with the community while representing our organization on Vancouver’s streets, parks and bike lanes.
It’s not about cycling fast — it’s about slowing down, sharing stories, and making meaningful connections.
As a Pilot, you’ll:
- Receive hands-on training on trishaw operation, accessibility, and passenger care.
- Learn best practices for safety, communication, and ride preparation.
- Be part of a supportive, joyful volunteer community.
First-time passengers often arrive a little serious or unsure, but once we start moving and they feel the breeze, everything changes. They open up, share stories, and their whole demeanor brightens. The joy and sense of freedom is truly heartwarming, and they almost always end the ride full of gratitude. Returning passengers? They show up already smiling—eager and excited for the experience ahead.
This experience has redefined what it means to be full of life. We often associate that phrase with youth, but talking with passengers and hearing their stories has shown me the opposite — being full of life comes from living it, learning from it, and sharing that wisdom with others. My time with CWA has shown me just how much we can learn from older adults.
This is a wonderful act of love and care to seniors.
The bike ride doesn’t matter as much as the honour to give them freedom, levity and dignity. It’s so rewarding. It’s a privilege to be their companion for a little while.
Hopefully, I made a small positive difference in their life for a moment. I am very proud to be part of such a thoughtful group of volunteers towards such a good cause.
Other Ways to Help
- Bike maintenance and repair
- Photography or videography
- Event planning and community outreach
- Volunteer recruitment and coordination
- Bookkeeping and fundraising support
- Marketing, communications, or social media
Ready to Get Started?
Join our community of volunteers making a difference, one ride at a time. Complete our Volunteer Interest Form, and we’ll be in touch with next steps and training dates.
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