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 2025 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 2024-2025 school year
Find your status here: https://bellinghamschoolsvolunteers.myschooldata.net/Home.aspx
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Step 3 First Aid/CPR Certification: In-person class is preferred. There are two MTB-specific courses coming up on Feb. 22 or Mar. 2. Email youth@wmbcmtb.org for registration details and discount code. Also, check this site for local Red Cross courses. ā
EVERY EIGHT YEARS (if you stay active)
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Step 4 Ride Leader Training: āāTwo upcoming dates:
If you have received a Ride Leader Certification from another organization, please email certificate to youth@wmbcmtb.org
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