Volunteer
Volunteer with the Halifax Cycling Coalition
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Halifax Cycling Coalition is always looking for volunteers to help with our operations. Sign up below or check our latest list of volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Leading bike rides
Bike valet shifts
Data collection / analysis
Advocacy
Communications: newsletter, social media
Membership support
Membership support
General event support
Liaison with other organizations such as NS Environment Network, Active School Travel, Cycling Without Age
Outreach / Community event table (particularly for non-English and newcomer communities)
General event support
Assist in the successful execution of organization events by helping with setup and tear-down, managing registration, directing attendees, and providing general logistical support to ensure smooth operations.
Time Commitment: 4–12 hours per month
Key Months: Year-Round
Key events: I Light HFX, summer events, community event table, and meetups
Membership support
Help grow and retain the organization’s membership base by assisting with membership renewals, processing new member data and analyzing membership data
Time Commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per month
Key Months: Year-Round
Communications (Newsletter & Social Media)
Help expand the organization’s reach and engage the cycling community by creating compelling content for the regular newsletter, managing social media channels, and assisting with digital outreach campaigns.
Time Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per month
Key Months: Year-Round
Key events: Monthly newsletter and social media posts as needed
Advocacy
Volunteers help campaign for a more connected and safer cycling network by tracking council motions, conducting research, writing letters to officials, and supporting initiatives that promote cycling as a primary mode of transportation in the HRM.
Time Commitment: Year-Round
Key Months: 1-6 hours a month. Tasks are often project-based and can be completed remotely
Key events: Council meetings, budget cycles, and election periods
Bike Valet
Help make community events bike-friendly! You will be responsible for securely parking and retrieving bikes, providing a free and safe coat-check service for bicycles, and encouraging event attendees to cycle.
Time Commitment: Flexible shifts, 1 to 8 hours long
Key Months: May to November.
Key events: Bluenose Marathon and Nocturne
Leading bike rides
Help foster a vibrant cycling community by leading fun, safe, and welcoming rides for all skill levels. You’ll plan routes, ensure group safety, and act as a friendly representative of the Coalition to encourage more people to choose cycling for recreation and transportation.
Time Commitment: 4–8 hours (typically 1–2 rides per month)
Key Months: June, July, and August
Key events: Roll Into Spring and Bi-weekly summer rides
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