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2023/03/04 Bike Fitting Day (High Support Bikes) - Day 1

You Can Ride 2 Bike Fitting Days are our most important events as it is here that children get fit with bikes and take them home for the season! Children with mobility challenges and more complex seating needs are invited to attend these fitting events. Location: The Goodwill Impact Center, 11415-168 St NW Edmonton. Morning shifts run from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Afternoon shifts will run from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Orientation for all positions will be provided. Note: Families who volunteer will have their $75 Rental Fee refunded after completing of an ~ 4-hour shift. You can have someone volunteer on your behalf! When you sign in, indicate which child you are volunteering on behalf of. Masks are required for all adults during the early shift. Masking is optional in the late shift. We will supply hand sanitizer. Please contact info@youcanride2.ca if you have any symptoms. There are additional shifts available on Sunday Mar 5, if you are available. We really appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you soon! Thanks, The You Can Ride 2 Team

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Openings: 0 out of 2

Setup (Day Before)

Assist in setting up fitting stations - moving tables and workstations, preparing paperwork, and arranging the bikes for the event day.
March 3, 2023 5:00 PM (3 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 2

Greeter (AM)

Greeters help welcome families to the Fitting Day and help explain the process of being fit with a bike. Orientation will be provided.
March 4, 2023 9:00 AM (3.5 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 4

Therapist - Community Fitting (AM)

Therapists (OT, PT, APE, etc.) help children be fit to their assigned bike and ensure it is safe and fun to ride. Children are eligible for specific bikes based on their functional skills and level of mobility. Training will be provided, though for this event, previous bike fitting experience is required. It is recommended that Therapists review the documents prior to the Fitting day and contact janine@youcanride2.ca with any questions. These documents will be attached to your confirmation email.
March 4, 2023 9:00 AM (3.5 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 4

Mechanic (AM)

As a mechanic at the Fitting Day, your main role is to work with therapists to help fit bikes to kids (e.g., adjusting seats and handlebars, changing pedals, etc.). Previous experience working on bikes is required for this role.
March 4, 2023 9:00 AM (3.5 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 1

Inventory - Bike Sign Out (AM)

As the bike sign out (inventory control) person, your role is to sign out bikes and components and to make sure we have not forgotten to record anything. We have a fair amount of parts going out with some families so attention to detail is important for this role!
March 4, 2023 9:00 AM (3.5 hour shift)
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Openings: 1 out of 2

Payments (AM)

Collect parent payments and complete payment paperwork. Attention to detail and customer service is a must. Staff will always be nearby to help, and training will be provided.
March 4, 2023 9:00 AM (3.5 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 1

Quality Control (AM)

This role reviews each client file before the family leaves to ensure all necessary steps at the Fitting Day are complete. Involves light filing, attention to detail, and customer service to help families ensure they have a good event.
March 4, 2023 9:00 AM (3.5 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 1

Bike Loader (AM)

Assist families with loading bikes into their vehicles. Please come dressed for the weather. Ability to lift heavy bikes is important for this role.
March 4, 2023 9:00 AM (3.5 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 1
Urgently Needed

Float(AM)

Assist with monitoring survey question station and event flow.
March 4, 2023 9:00 AM (3.5 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 1

Photographer (AM)

Take pictures and video of event
March 4, 2023 9:00 AM (3.5 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 2

Greeter (PM)

Greeters help welcome families to the Fitting Day and help explain the process of being fit with a bike. Orientation will be provided.
March 4, 2023 1:00 PM (4 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 4

Therapist - Community Fitting (PM)

Therapists (OT, PT, APE, etc.) help children be fit to their assigned bike and ensure it is safe and fun to ride. Children are eligible for specific bikes based on their functional skills and level of mobility. Training will be provided, though for this event, previous bike fitting experience is required. It is recommended that Therapists review the documents prior to the Fitting day and contact janine@youcanride2.ca with any questions. These documents will be attached to your confirmation email.
March 4, 2023 1:00 PM (4 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 4

Mechanic (PM)

As a mechanic at the Fitting Day, your main role is to work with therapists to help fit bikes to kids (e.g., adjusting seats and handlebars, changing pedals, etc.). Previous experience working on bikes is required for this role.
March 4, 2023 1:00 PM (4 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 1

Inventory - Bike Sign Out (PM)

As the bike sign out (inventory control) person, your role is to sign out bikes and components and to make sure we have not forgotten to record anything. We have a fair amount of parts going out with some families so attention to detail is important for this role!
March 4, 2023 1:00 PM (4 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 2

Payments (PM)

Collect parent payments and complete payment paperwork. Attention to detail and customer service is a must. Staff will always be nearby to help, and training will be provided.
March 4, 2023 1:00 PM (4 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 1

Quality Control (PM)

This role reviews each client file before the family leaves to ensure all necessary steps at the Fitting Day are complete. Involves light filing, attention to detail, and customer service to help families ensure they have a good event.
March 4, 2023 1:00 PM (4 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 1

Bike Loader (PM)

Assist families with loading bikes into their vehicles. Please come dressed for the weather. Ability to lift heavy bikes is important for this role.
March 4, 2023 1:00 PM (4 hour shift)
Openings: 0 out of 1

Float (PM)

Assist with monitoring survey question station and event flow.
March 4, 2023 1:00 PM (4 hour shift)
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Openings: 1 out of 1
Urgently Needed

Photography (PM)

Take pictures and video of the event
March 4, 2023 1:00 PM (4 hour shift)

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