Overview
CWAS brings joy to communities across Scotland – particularly people living with limited mobility, loneliness or isolation – via the incredible social tool known as the Trishaw (specially adapted e-bike). Our volunteer cyclists (known as Pilots) provide FREE Trishaw rides along some of the most beautiful footpaths, cycle routes and quiet roads in Scotland. Our volunteer Outriders cycle alongside the Trishaw, getting to know the passengers and providing support to the Pilot and the passengers.
Our passengers are people living with limited mobility, loneliness or isolation. They may be elderly people living in care homes, supported living or in their own homes, or they may be young people or adults with disabilities or additional support needs.
Our volunteer Pilots and Outriders are outside in nature, sharing their daily discoveries with their passengers (who might otherwise have been stuck inside all day), bringing smiles to faces, enjoying a good blether and often a great laugh. Lasting friendships are made.
Locations
- Aberdeen
- Insch
- Turriff
- Westhills
- Ellon
- Kemnay
- Portsoy
- Stonehaven
- Old Meldrum
- Inverurie
- Arbroath
- Montrose
- Carnoustie
- Monifieth
- Bute
- Dunoon
- Alloa
- Dundee
- Twechar
- Musselburgh
- North Berwick
- Dunbar
- Edinburgh
- South Queensferry
- Falkirk
- Airth
- Bo’ness
- Grangemouth
- Denny
- Dunfermline
- Lochore
- Glasgow
- Evanton
- Cromarty
- Ullapool
- Fort William
- Dingwall
- Fortrose
- Thurso
- Wick
- Gourock
- Forres
- Elgin
- Largs
- Isle of Cumbrae
- Kilsyth
- Westray
- Aberfeldy
- Auchterarder
- Perth
- Kinross
- Comrie
- Dunkeld
- Eyemouth
- Hawick
- Selkirk
- Galashiels
- Peebles
- Innerleithen
- Troon
- Ayr
- Prestwick
- Rutherglen
- Stirling
- Dumbarton
- South Uist
- Lewis & Harris
- Fauldhouse
- Linlithgow
Other Roles
- Co-passenger (befriender)
- Administrator
- Trishaw Mechanic
- Fund-raiser
- Chapter Captain (lead contact and team leader)
Experience required
Volunteers should have some cycling experience and good road sense (some routes include short stretches on quiet roads). They should be patient and responsible, good listeners and team players, enjoy chatting with people and enjoy being outside.
Support
Full training is provided, and is free.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16.As we work with vulnerable adults and children, all our volunteers are required to complete a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) disclosure check with Disclosure Scotland.
Availability
- Mon
- Tue
- Wed
- Thu
- Fri
- Sat
- Sun
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Frequency & Commitment
At least a couple of times a month, but the role is very flexible.
For an informal chat about any of these roles, please call 01324 467 272 and ask for Gillian or Christine. Or you can email us at info@cwas.org. Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity. Find out more.
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