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Interested in volunteering? Volunteers are essential to making Earn-A-Bike program a rich experience for Calgarian youth, giving kids opportunities to build self-esteem, gain employment and life skills and of course, have fun after school.
Earn-A-Bike - Calgary is seeking dedicated, fun-loving, responsible and patient volunteers. Bike mechanics and maintenance skills are assets but not required. There are programs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:15-5:30. Volunteers are asked to commit (2) two afternoons per month. You may meet us at the program locations or at a nearby LRT station.
Earn-A-Bike volunteers are required to have a Police Security Clearance information check and an Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check. Information about how to obtain these record checks is available below.
We would love to meet with you to discuss the program and your questions. Please contact Jackie Mann, program leader, to discuss this exciting opportunity to make a difference.
Don't have a free afternoon? There are many other ways TWO WHEEL VIEW can put your passion and skills to use including:
- Fundraising
- Administration, or
- Join the TWO WHEEL VIEW board
To complete your INTERVENTION RECORD CHECK you must request a form from the Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority.
Regional Authority Office
300 – 1240 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, AB T2N 3P7
Ph: (403) 297-6100
Once the Intervention Record Check is complete, the form will be returned to you via Canada Post. It is your responsibility to release the information on your own behalf to TWO WHEEL VIEW.
HOW TO OBTAIN A POLICE SECURITY INFORMATION CHECK
Services provided by the Security Clearance Unit include police include:
information checks, information on applying for a pardon and
fingerprinting services. A police information check and/or fingerprints are often required for employment, volunteering, immigration and U.S. waiver purposes.
Anyone requesting a police information check and/or fingerprinting, must visit the Security Clearance Unit in person. They must also bring TWO PIECES of government-issued identification, one of which must have a photograph.
Where to go:
Security Clearance Unit: 316-7 Avenue SE
Phone: 403-206-2052
Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This office will be closed on weekends and during statutory holidays.
District 2: 4506 17 Ave. S. W.
Phone: 403-567-6200
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 6 p.m.
This office will be closed on weekends and during statutory holidays.
Fees:
$5 (GST included) for a Police Information Check with original signed letter from TWO WHEEL VIEW for Volunteer purposes. [Contact the TWV volunteer coordinator to obtain an approved letter.]
$30 (GST included) for a Police Information Check without volunteer letter
Methods of payment include cash, debit, Visa and MasterCard. A police
information check is issued to the applicant by mail upon completion.
Requirements of Volunteer Letters.
- Letter must be on original letter head (no photocopies).
- [Note: TWO WHEEL VIEW will provide a signed letter to obtain this service. Contact TWO WHEEL VIEW to obtain a signed letter.]
- Letter must have an original signature of the organization representative at the bottom in ink other than black (so we can quickly ascertain if it is a copy)
- The name of the applicant must be typed into the letter.
- The letter must state that the applicant will be working in an unpaid capacity (volunteer or unpaid practicum).
- Each applicant must have their own letter (multiple names not accepted even if they attend our office at the same time).
- The date the letter was issued needs to be typed in as well. If the letter is more than a few months old we will not accept it.
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