Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota

Volunteering

Volunteering with Kids on 2 Wheels, Inc.

Our camps run from Monday through Friday. We have five sessions each day, so we ask volunteers to work for at least one, or as many as five, sessions every day. You will be assigned to work with the same camper each day. Our campers establish a close bond with their volunteers, and the relationship you have with your camper is an important part of the camper's success in learning to ride a bike. That's why your role is so important!

The best kind of volunteer is the one who wants to help a camper accomplish something that most of us take for granted. The great part about it is that as a volunteer, you will play a huge role in helping a child "fit in."; Our campers feel a strong sense of accomplishment when they learn to ride a bike independently, and you can help them do that in a relatively short amount of time. It's a rewarding experience for both campers and volunteers.

Volunteers are all kinds of people. Some of our volunteers are college students working on education or physical education degrees. Some of them are high school students. Some volunteers are adapted PE teachers or educators, and some are people who love working with kids. We even have occupational and physical therapists who work at our camps. Some volunteers return year after year because they love this experience.

If you are interested in volunteering with Kids on 2 Wheels, Inc., please contact us through our website. We will contact you to talk about volunteering at future camps.

When you come to camp and are volunteering with us for the entire day, please bring your lunch. You might also want to bring a water bottle. When your camper is riding independently, you will be able to go outside and ride together, but you must bring your bike helmet and your bike in order to ride with your camper. Finally, you also need to be able to move (walk, jog, run) with your camper.