iCan Bike! (formerly Lose The Training Wheels)
Help a child with a disability learn to ride a bike!
Company: iCan Bike! (formerly Lose The Training Wheels)
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Location: Brookdale Community College Recreation and Events, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ, 07738
Project Details
Working with a rider at iCan Bike Lincroft 2015

Volunteer for iCan Bike, a program that teaches individuals with disabilities to independently ride a conventional two wheel bicycle over the course of five days. Volunteers, aged 15 or older serve as spotters for the riders, walking/light jogging alongside their camper. They help the rider to learn, keep their balance, steer, and most of all offer encouragement and motivation. The same two spotters work with the same child all week, so they truly share in the pride and joy of their success at the end of the week!! From increasing self esteem, to more inclusion in the community, to more physical fitness, to independent transportation, you will be helping these individuals in countless ways! Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d82gFzxJOw&feature

***Please note our 2020 Bike Camp originally scheduled for 8/10/20 - 8/14/20 has been postponed due to Covid19. Our new dates are 8/9/21 - 8/13/21 and we are accepting volunteer inquiries for those dates. ***

General requirements

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 15
  • Orientation or Training
  • 90 minutes each day for the five days of camp
  • Volunteers should be physically fit.need to be able to jog alongside rider at times.
  • Category
    People With Disabilities
    Skills Area
    Special Needs
    Physical Education