Many people with a disability struggle to enjoy cycling, and some families often find the cost of adapted bikes mean that they cannot share fun times together. We require a volunteer van driver to help us deliver our custom-made bikes and trikes to locations such as parks and community centres around the West Midlands.

Parkride is a fun and flexible inclusive cycling project using a range of adapted and standard bikes that provides anyone, regardless of age, ability or need, with the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors through cycling.

We require a volunteer van driver to help us deliver our custom-made bikes and trikes to locations such as parks and community centres around the West Midlands.

We’ve got the van; we just need you!

What would I be doing?

• You will be a vital link between us and the families we support, helping us to get the team and bikes to where they’re needed for arranged sessions.

• You’ll be the friendly face of Parkride, interacting with the families and ensuring the bikes are kept safe and secure whilst the team are out riding.

• Working with staff to load/unload the van before and after sessions.

What do I need?

• Minimum age 25

• Experience of driving a large van with a suitable driving licence

• A full and clean driving licence (held for a minimum of 5 years)

• Some lifting will be required and so a basic level of fitness is needed.

• Being approachable and friendly with good communication skills

• Accepting of others who might be different to you and the ability to work as part of a diverse team

• A willingness to learn and work within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap

• Honesty, integrity and trustworthy

• Good time management skills, reliability

• An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.

When and where do you need me?

• The van is based at our head office in Woodgate Valley – B32 3BZ.

• We have several parkride sessions running throughout the week including evenings and weekends. Sessions vary from 2-4 hours (plus travel).

• We run sessions throughout the Midlands, including Birmingham (all areas), Dudley, Sandwell, Coventry, and Sutton Coldfield. You can choose which sessions you wish to attend.

• All sessions are weather dependent; however, we only cancel sessions in extreme weather. We would advise having a warm waterproof coat and suitable shoes.

What’s in it for me?

As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:

• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their family carers

• Improved physical and mental wellbeing from keeping active

• An induction and settling in period

• Any training and development that is needed

• The chance to develop your skills and gain experience

• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team

• Support within your role

• Agreed out-of-pocket travel expenses

• Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution

https://midlandmencap.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/