Group Ride Volunteer Requirements
Ride Leader or Sweep?
Ride Leaders are responsible for leading a group of 6-8 kids on rides each week and teaching them basic mountain bike skills.
Sweeps assist ride leaders but are not expected to teach the group. They support the ride leader by demonstrating proper technique, riding last or sometimes first, chatting with the kids, and supporting a fun, positive environment.
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RIDE LEADERS Steps 1-4 are required
SWEEPS Steps 1-2 are required
EVERY YEAR
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Step 1 Sign the WMBC Waiver: Find our annual waiver here. Scroll down to 2024 Group Ride Volunteers
Encouraged: Become a WMBC member: www.wmbcmtb.org/become-a-member
EVERY TWO YEARS
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Step 2 IF RIDING WITH YOUTH: Complete and Submit a Background Check: Go through Bellingham Public Schools: WASP background check.
Exceptions: Teachers in Whatcom/Skagit County; students in a local high school; already approved volunteers within BPS for 2023-2024 school year
Find your status here: https://bellinghamschoolsvolunteers.myschooldata.net/Home.aspx
Forward approval email to youth@wmbcmtb.org
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Step 3 First Aid/CPR Certification: In-person class is preferred. There are two options in Feb/Mar 2024:
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February 24, 2024 First Aid for Mountain Bikers: https://www.backcountrymedicalguides.org/private-program-links/wmbcfa
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March 23-24, 2024 Wilderness First Aid for Mountain Bikers: https://www.backcountrymedicalguides.org/private-program-links/wmbcwfa
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Email youth@wmbcmtb.org for a WMBC discount code and partial reimbursement.
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You can also check out Remote Medical Training for additional options.
EVERY FOUR YEARS (if you stay active)
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Step 4 Ride Leader Trainings for Spring 2024:​​
Saturday, 3/16 from 8:30am-12:30pm
Sunday, 3/17 from 8:30am-12:30pm
If you have received a Ride Leader Certification from another organization, please email certificate to youth@wmbcmtb.org