Tandem Cycling Pilot - Great Yarmouth Area

Practical details
Volunteering • One-off
Contact person
Emily Orford
#114067
Scan me or visit www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/o/Vision-Norfolk/opportunities/Tandem-Cycling-Pilot---Great-Yarmouth-Area/114067 to join
As a tandem pilot, you will assist our vision impaired clients by piloting our tandem bicycle, allowing them to experience the joy and freedom of cycling.
Vision Norfolk aims to improve the confidence, skills and social engagement of vision impaired people of all ages in Norfolk by delivering high-quality services and practical and emotional support which enables them to live independent and fulfilled lives.
As a tandem pilot, your main responsibilities will be to
- adhere to all of Vision Norfolk's health and safety and safeguarding policies
- safely steer, brake, navigate and make safety decisions in traffic when out on a ride
- communicate effectively with the client during the duration of the ride calling out turns, stops, bumps, hazards, notification of braking and maintaining steady verbal communication to build trust and confidence.
We are looking for strong, confident cyclists with good communication skills and with a good level of fitness. Experience of riding a tandem would be preferable.
Becoming a volunteer is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference and support your local community. Vision Norfolk also offers:
- Regular advice, support, and training
- Payment of all approved out of pocket expenses
- The opportunity to help others whilst enjoying the great outdoors!
Related to
About Vision Norfolk
We are Norfolk’s charity for people living with sight loss and visual impairment. Providing practical and emotional support at our hubs in Norwich, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth and in hospitals across Norfolk. Together with social and well-being activities for adults and children, young people and their families, daily living equipment, befriending services and specialist housing, we help those affected by sight loss to live life fully.
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