SPOT FILL - Volunteer with Variety Texas Adaptive Bike Camp
- Brittany Baize
- Jan 1
- 2 min read
Learning to ride brings freedom, confidence, and independence.
Volunteer to support Variety Texas iCan Shine Adaptive Bike Camp and you will help children and young adults with disabilities learn to ride a two-wheel bike — often in just 5 days.
What Is Adaptive Bike Camp?
At camp, riders get one-on-one help from trained staff and volunteers.
We use:
Special bikes and equipment
A step-by-step teaching method
A safe, indoor space and outdoor space
Each rider learns at their own pace.
By the end of the week, many riders can ride on their own.
Volunteer Expectations
You are helping someone learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle independently. Ideally, you and another volunteer will support one young person with a disability learn to ride a bike during the same 75-minute session for 5 days (July 13 - 17th, 2026). This high volunteer to rider ratio is part of our successful formula for increasing independence, confidence, and teaching over 80% of participants to ride a bike independently for the first time. To fill some gaps in our volunteer schedule, we are now recruiting spot-fillers who can only commit to sessions and cannot attend the full week of camp.
Requirements for Volunteer Participation
(Volunteers must meet all of below criteria)
Minimum age - All volunteers must be age 14 and older as of July 13, 2026
Able to walk or jog alongside a bike for a 75-minute session with breaks
Commit to a 90-minute session (allows for arrival, daily volunteer updates and on-time session start for riders)
Able to attend camp on 1 or more days/sessions (Monday - Friday, July 13 - 17th)
Commit to attending an in-person volunteer orientation or virtual training (75 minutes total training)
When & Where
Orientation: Sunday, July 12 for In-Person Volunteer Orientation
Camp Dates: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17
Time: You're making a 90-minute commitment each session you volunteer with camp. Select your day and session availability when you register to volunteer.
Location:
St. Francis School Gym
300 E Huntland Dr
Austin, TX 78752
How to Register?
Select your session preferences and register to volunteer here.
Questions?
We’re here to help.
Our Partner: iCan Shine
We proudly partner with iCan Shine, a nationally recognized leader in adaptive cycling programs.
Their evidence-based curriculum and specialized equipment are what make it possible for riders to achieve independence in such a short time.
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