If you’d like to help plug newcomers to Canada into Vancouver’s world of cycling — here’s your chance. HUB is looking for a coordinator for their lovely Bike Host program.
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The Newcomer Bike Host Program is a collaborative program between HUB Cycling and the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC), modeled off of Toronto’s CultureLink program. The first of its kind in Vancouver, the program matches recent immigrants and refugees with local “host” volunteers for companionship and cultural orientation to Vancouver’s active cycling transportation lifestyle. HUB Cycling and the ISSofBC piloted the service model for 58 Vancouver immigrant and refugee newcomers in 2017 and are excited to continue this program in 2018.
Newcomers will receive city cycling orientation and instruction, then have the opportunity to spend time with their host volunteers cycling around the City becoming oriented to Vancouver’s cycling routes, rules, and culture, while having fun exploring urban spaces by bike together. For 2018, the program aims to have one intake of newcomers that will participate from May to August.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume (in one PDF document) to jobs@bikehub.ca with “Bike Host Program Coordinator Application” as the subject line. Please ensure the file name follows the convention: “BHPC18_Firstname_Lastname.pdf”. Application deadline is Monday, April 2, 2018.
