Volunteer With Ride to Work

Make a Difference,
One Rider at a Time

Most Ride to Work volunteers serve as coaches, typically working with one rider and helping that person work toward reliable transportation and greater independence.

What Does a Ride to Work Coach Do?

Watch this short video to learn more about coaching a Ride to Work rider.

What Does a Coach Do?

Build a Relationship

A coach typically works with one rider and stays in regular contact with that person throughout their Ride to Work experience.

  • Meet periodically with your rider.
  • Maintain regular communication, usually by text.
  • Obtain and transmit weekly work schedules.

Help Set Goals

Coaches help riders establish goals and develop a savings plan as they work toward having reliable transportation of their own.

  • Help establish a vehicle savings goal.
  • Encourage consistent weekly saving.
  • Help the rider stay focused on the goal.

Support the Rider

Coaches help riders understand the expectations of the program and stay on track as they work toward independence.

  • Explain Ride to Work rules and expectations.
  • Help the rider stay current with ride fees.
  • Provide encouragement and accountability.

Help Them Reach Independence

When a rider is ready to graduate and purchase a vehicle, the coach helps guide the rider through that next step.

  • Help the rider prepare for vehicle ownership.
  • Help guide the vehicle-search process.
  • Celebrate the rider's progress toward independence.

The Commitment

4–6

Hours Per Month

With one rider, the typical volunteer time commitment is approximately 4–6 hours per month, including periodic meetings and text communications.

60–90

Minutes Each Month

Volunteers also attend a monthly meeting, in person or by Zoom, to discuss operations, rider progress, and other relevant matters.

Interested in Volunteering?

We'd love to talk with you about volunteering with Ride to Work. Learn more and contact us with your questions.

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