Volunteers

The following volunteer positions are available. If you aren't sure if you have enough experience for the ride roles: Leader, Sweep, Marshal, Safety Instructor, don't worry, we will train you. Enthusiasm and the desire to give something back to your community are the most desirable qualifications.

If you are interested in any of these positions email the board at  

Ride Leader

  • Must know the route. Often, but not always, the person who designs the route will be the ride leader
  • Schedules the ride and keeps the ride notification on the website up to date
  • Checks those RSVPing the ride that they have completed the online quizzes if this is their first ride, that they have joined the VCAC if this is their second ride and informs them by email if they need to do either before attending the ride
  • Decides if it is necessary to postpone the ride or substitute an "Embrace the rain" ride due to bad weather
  • Arrives early at the departure point with the waivers and signup sheet and supervises both 
  • Gives the safety speech and ride spiel
  • Divides group into sub groups if necessary
  • Appoints secondary leaders, sweeps and marshals
  • May delegate any of the above to the sweep or marshal or any known member who is keen to help out
  • Leads the ride
  • Decides when to break into "groups of five" for safety reasons
  • Decides when to stop for a break
  • Appoints "markers" when necessary

Ride Sweep

  • Arrives early at the departure point to assist the Ride Leader in any of his/her duties
  • Rides always at the end of the group.
  • Does a head count at departure and throughout the ride at the end of any stops
  • Supervises the breaking into "groups of five"

Board of Directors

  • We have a Board of Directors with a minimum of three positions: President, Treasurer and Secretary 
  • Directors are elected annually at VCAC's Annual Generally Meeting (AGM), held within 90 days of its June 30 fiscal year end. All members of 30 days or more are eligible to vote and be nominated as a Director. If your annual fee has elapsed within the last 3 months you may pay at the AGM.

Public Relations & Promotion

  • Forms relationships with local bike shops and other stakeholders
  • Arranges sponsorships/donations/training/bike checks etc.
  • Places the group promotional poster where appropriate
  • This position is not well defined at the moment. If you are a real "people person" with marketing or PR skills, you can help define this position based on your experience
  • Helps with update and maintenance of the meetup and club websites
  • Produces quality graphics for the websites
  • Set up and maintains the group social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram