Volunteer

The following tasks would be shared out amongst the members, by mutual agreement.

• Applying for funding grants. If you have experience in bid writing, this will be an advantage, but training on bid writing is available. 
• Attending local meetings related to active travel and/or general transport. These might include:
• Bridgwater Transport Forum;
• Somerset Council liaison;
• Bridgwater Town Council liaison;
• Bridgwater Local Community Network (LCN);
• EDF Transport Forum.
• Reviewing new infrastructure route design drawings, as prepared by Somerset Council or local developers. Providing feedback on design & route changes. Monitoring major local planning applications and commenting where appropriate.
• Liaising with local cycling groups and organisations, such as:
• Sustrans;
• On Your Bike;
• Life Cycle UK;
• local cycling shops.
• Attending and/or helping organise active travel related events, such as the Active Travel Day, open meetings, town festivals and markets, etc.  
• Running social, guided and risk-assessed bike rides in the local area. Over the last three years we have also run Kidical Mass family campaign events.
• Providing advice and support to local councillors, business owners and members of the public.