On-bike Volunteer

Our roster of volunteer pilots and safeties for the 2025 season is full. 
As a pilot or safety with Portland Wheelers you will operate as part of a pod with other volunteers to bring the joy and excitement of biking to those who can’t ride on their own. With our training, as a Pilot you will learn to confidently and safely operate our Van Raam OPair wheelchair bikes and engage the wheeler riding with you. You will also become familiar with the role of Safety, riding your own bike and being the eyes and ears of the pod to ensure safe street crossings and movement around vehicles. As an on-bike volunteer you will interact with fellow volunteers, wheelers, and our ride partners’ staff members. Interested volunteers are at least 16 years of age, complete a 4-hour training session, and commit to volunteer for a minimum of one shift each month during our ride season, May – October. Given the nature of the activity and the equipment, the manufacturer has set a weight limit of 225lbs for the Pilot.