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. Check this site for local Red Cross courses.
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Email youth@wmbcmtb.org with your a copy of your certificate
EVERY FOUR YEARS (if you stay active)
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Step 4 Ride Leader Training: ​​
Coming in February 2025!
If you have received a Ride Leader Certification from another organization, please email certificate to youth@wmbcmtb.org