Train the Trainer Programme:
Empowering New Scots Cyclists
Join Pedal United’s Initiative to Transform Lives Through Cycling.
Overview
Pedal United, an initiative by Ebike Freedom CIC funded by Paths For All, is dedicated to empowering ethnic minorities and new immigrants in Glasgow to integrate and thrive through cycling. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to deliver community bike rides, road safety training, and other cycling activities in multiple languages.
Why Join?
Becoming a cycle volunteer offers numerous benefits:
Foster Community: Help people connect and ride together in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment.
Promote Inclusivity: Lead rides in different languages, breaking down language barriers for non-English speakers.
Encourage Well-being: Support the physical and mental health of individuals through cycling.
Gain Valuable Skills: Develop leadership, safety, and bike maintenance skills while making a positive impact.
About the Free 4-Day Train the Trainer Programme
This programme includes a Cycle Trainer Course by Cycling Scotland, accredited at SCQF Level 7.
As a Cycle Trainer, you can conduct risk assessments, plan, develop and deliver cycling sessions based on the National Standard for cycling to anyone that wants to cycle. If delivering training to children, this is known as Bikeability Scotland training. Details about the cycle trainer course, please click HERE. After completing the course, you are invited to join our cycle volunteer team and deliver cycle training and conduct cycle activities.
Programme Details
Training Dates (Attendance on all 4 days is mandatory):
Day 1: Saturday, 11 January 2025 | 09:00 - 16:00
Day 2: Saturday, 18 January 2025 | 09:00 - 16:00
Day 3: Saturday, 25 January 2025 | 09:00 - 16:00
Day 4: Saturday, 1 February 2025 | 09:00 - 16:00
Location: Glasgow BMX Centre, 137 Archerhill Rd, Glasgow G13 3LS
Certification: SCQF Level 7 by Cycling Scotland
Cost: Free!
Enrollment deadline: 21 December 2024 (Participants will be invited for a cycling assessment).
What You’ll Need to Join:
Be over 18 years old.
Cycle confidently on complex, busy, and fast roads.
Have an awareness of road and traffic conditions.
Communicate effectively with others.
Maintain a reasonable level of cycling fitness.
Be decisive, disciplined, and able to inspire confidence in others.
Have basic knowledge of bike maintenance.
You should be fluent in English while you can speak in other languages.
Make a difference in your community while growing personally and professionally.
Sign up now and pedal towards positive change!
