Assist an Individuals with Disabilities. Become a "spotter" today!

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The Eastside Family YMCA is in need of some great volunteers "spotters" for their 2 nd Annual iCan Bike Camp! Without volunteers like you we are unable to run this wonderful camp so we need your help!

About iCan Bike:

iCan Bike uses adaptive bikes, a specialized training program and trained staff to enable individuals with disabilities to learn how to ride a two-wheel bicycle. Over the course of the week the bikes are continually adjust in an effort to challenge riders appropriately as they gradually discover the skill and joy of riding. Approximately 80% of the 40 people who participate in our iCan Bike program ride a two-wheel bicycle independently by the end of our five-day program while attending for only 75 minutes each day!

Dates:

August 11-15

Location:

Taylors First Baptist Church, Taylors, SC 29687

Times: (Volunteer needed in every session. Sign up for whenever you are available to volunteer throughout the week of camp)

Session 1 8:30 am - 9:45 am

Session 2 10:05 am - 11:20 am

Session 3 11:40 am - 12:55 pm

Session 4 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Session 5 3:35 pm - 4:50 pm

Duties:

• A minimum of 2 volunteer spotters at least 16 years old per rider (ratio of 2:1 spotters to riders) for each session.
• Spotters shall be somewhat physically fit such that they can run beside riders on the bike for most of the session, and strong enough to hold the bike and rider in the event of a fall.
• Spotters that are 15 years old but not yet 16 years old (aka 'underage spotters’) may spot provided there is another spotter at least 21 years old to partner with such underage spotter.
• Spotters should arrive 15 minutes prior to the session start time for which they are scheduled.
• Spotters should try to attend the schedule volunteer training on Sunday, August 10 from 2:30-3:30pm at Taylors First Baptist Church. The first part of this meeting will have parents of riders and volunteers together for the iCan Shine Power Point presentation. Volunteers that attend this hour-long training are much better prepared to work as spotters!

If you have any questions about camp please contact the Eastside Family YMCA at (864)292-2790 or Lindsay Buckles at lbuckles@ymcagreenville.org . Each volunteer that participate will receive a free camp t-shirt. Hope to see you there!