Become an Adaptive Bike Companion

Join the adaptive cycling pilot program for Douglas County residents in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) community as an Adaptive Bike Companion! This program will run from May through September and participants will get to explore various trails in the area. This will break barriers to exploring the outdoors and help people with disabilities increase mobility, enjoy benefits of improved physical and mental health, build social connections, work on bike and safety skills and have fun in their community!

Commitment: Once or twice a week. Shifts will vary throughout the week but will be in 3-hour increments. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:15am–11:15am or 11:15am–2:15pm; Tuesdays, Thursdays: 11:15am–2:15pm or 4:45pm–7:45pm. A commitment of 4-5 weeks preferred.

Additional Requirements: Brief interview with the Adaptive Bike Coordinator, background check, CAPS check, and proof of the first two COVID vaccinations. CPR/First Aid is a plus. Ages 16 and older with an adult, or 18 and older.

Interested? Go to our website to learn more and complete the volunteer interest form: https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/volunteer/

Select "Adaptive Bike Companion" when selecting preferences, and we’ll be in touch with more info and next steps!