Volunteering
Cycling Without Age was established in 2012 in Copenhagen Denmark. It is a 100% volunteer-based organization that takes the elderly and less abled citizens out for free bike rides in specialized bicycles called trishaws. This program has grown rapidly throughout the world and is now represented in 50 countries with more than 3050 chapter locations existing globally.
Local volunteers called ‘pilots’ visit seniors around the community and offer them an opportunity to be a passenger on the Trishaw – the chance to get out on their own and experience freedom and independence they otherwise would not be able to experience. We break them free from social isolation. Make them smile. Bring back their memories. And let them be part of society again and thereby renew their appetite for life itself. We believe life can and should be beautiful at any age - even at 100!
Using specialized electric pedal-assisted trishaws, each bicycle can carry up to two passengers on an adventure previously unimagined. Rides are provided to seniors and those with limited mobility to foster:
- A new sense of purpose and freedom
- Reduce social isolation
- Intergenerational relationships
- A unique recreational opportunity
- Healthy aging
- Inclusion
- Access to the community
As a volunteer Pilot, your responsibilities will include the following:
- A commitment of 3 trishaw rides a month
- Follow all traffic laws & bicycle safety signals
- Take care with riding on sidewalks/avoid where possible
- Wear helmets – mandatory for pilots; discretionary for passengers
- Have lights on
- Absolutely no use of impairing substances (alcohol, recreational drugs, etc.)
- Awareness of time limit
- Engage with passengers-make them smile!
Becoming a Pilot
Interested in becoming a Pilot?
Contact us at cyclingwithoutagessm@gmail.com and one of our coordinators will contact you to start the recruitment process.