Want to volunteer for the 2020 iCanShine Bike Camp?
Complete our online Volunteer Registration Form to get started!
Thanks for your interest in volunteering for the iCanShine Bike Camp June 1-5, 2020 hosted by the Marshall University College of Health Professions at the Huntington YMCA Phil Cline Center, 917 9th St., Huntington, WV 25701.
We are pleased to offer this bike program to people with disabilities and look forward to having you play an important part in helping our riders learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle independently.
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IS NECESSARY
AGE REQUIREMENT: Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.
If you are under 15, please contact Liz Pacioles at caseyel@marshall.edu for
possible opportunities.
NOTE: Volunteer spotters will walk/jog approximately 3 miles during each 75-minute session so please keep this in mind if considering volunteering for multiple sessions. Unless you are very athletic, you may want to consider not volunteering for more than two (2) sessions per day.
We encourage volunteers to commit to attending all 5 days of camp for the session(s) selected. Riders bond with their assigned volunteer(s) and rely on the same person to be there to support them each day of camp. We do understand this is not always a possibility and will welcome volunteers any days they can attend.The session times are as follows:
- Session 1: 8:05am-9:20am
- Session 2: 9:40am-10:55am
- Session 3: 11:15am-12:30pm
- Session 4: 1:30pm-2:45pm
- Session 5: 3:05pm-4:20pm
NOTE: Please plan to arrive each day of camp 20 minutes prior to your session start time for a daily trategy/briefing session. Please plan to attend our 45-minute orientation on Sunday June 4th at 4pm at Huntington YMCA, Phil Cline Center, 917 9th St., Huntington, WV 25701. During this orientation, you will learn about how the iCan Bike program operates, what to expect each day in your role as a volunteer spotter and you will receive training tips on spotting your assigned rider. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and meet other volunteers in your session.
Questions? Please contact Liz Pacioles at caseyel@marshall.edu.