Montgomery Parks is offering a program sharing the adventures of mountain biking for people who may need adaptive biking equipment, in Wheaton Regional Park. We couldn't do this without the help of volunteers!
Adaptive Mountain Bike Ambassadors volunteers (21 and older) Duties and Requirements:
- Must have intermediate mountain bike skills.
- Must have completed the Adaptive Mountain Bike Ambassador Training through M.O.R.E.
- Preferred professional or educational background in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
- Will assist with transferring riders on and off adaptive mountain bike.
- Must have the ability to provide basic instruction to participants on how to use various adaptive mountain bikes with a strong emphasis on tailoring techniques for the needs of the rider.
- Must have own bike.
Volunteers will be working outdoors and should dress for the weather.
Schedule includes orientation from 9-9:50 AM. Program start time is 10 AM.
Breaks will be provided throughout the day.
Lunch, refreshments, and a tee-shirt will be provided!
SIGN UP HERE ON THE PARKS WEBSITE
To learn more about Program Access go to their website: https://montgomeryparks.org/about/parks/accessibility/program-access/
