Active Travel champions
We are looking for volunteer champions who can help people be more active through walking or cycling more for their everyday journeys.
This role is part of an Olympic Inspire marked volunteering project as active travel is being heavily promoted by the games and is playing a key role an making the games a sustainable event.
As a champion you can select which volunteering activities you organise or take part in. These activities include:
- Holding an information stand
- Organising group rides or walks
- Create an information display
- Arranging travel advice clinics
- Giving talks
- Setting up bike user groups or walking groups
- Or, if you have your own ideas for activities the champions support team can work with you to develop them.
Time committment:
As a champion you are required to organise a minimum of one activity every two months and to log the activities you organise on the Champions website.
Why be a champion?
- Be part of London 2012
- Develop your leadership, communication and influencing skills through specialised training
- Make a difference to people’s health and the environment
- Join Sustrans, the UKs leading sustainable transport charity
Could you be a Champion?
Champions are people who are active or want to be more active. They are good communicators, good motivators and can be a source of support and encouragement for others. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
To meet some champions visit the Champions website. For more information contact Kate Meakin on atchampions@sustrans.org.uk or 0207 780 7201.
To apply visit: https://champions.sustrans.org.uk/apply