Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition - Moving Victoria forward in cycles

As a grassroots advocacy organization, the GVCC depends on the strength of its volunteer base in order to accomplish its objectives. Without volunteers, the GVCC would not have pulled off initiatives such as lobbying for the Galloping Goose Trail, or maintaining outreach such as staffing the Whale trailer at a community festival.

To those who have diligently volunteered for the GVCC in the past, a thousand "Thank-yous" all around!! You are the ones who truly make the GVCC move forward, as the GVCC itself continues to "Move Victoria Forward in Cycles".

Now as the GVCC is about to embark on a course that will see its profile raised through "advocacy, education, promotion and participation", we need to draw upon our volunteer resource base more than ever. If you are thinking about getting involved to make your community an even better place to cycle, this is definitely an opportune time to be (or become) a member of the GVCC.

Currently, we need volunteers to engage in the following initiatives:

Facilities and Infrastructure Committee - cyclists who wish to contribute solutions to addressing cycling facilities and infrastructure needs. These may include bike lanes, bike paths, bike parking, signage, and intermodal facilities.

West Shore Focus Group - cyclists on the West Shore who wish to contribute towards addressing cycling issues in their communities, including raising such issues with their local councils.

Education and Legal Affairs Committee - cyclists who are interested in bicycle safety, education and legal issues can contribute ideas and solutions on this committee. Possible projects may include promotion of safe cycling tips through various media, methods of safe cycling instruction, and initiatives to encourage children to take safe routes to school.

Communications Coordinator - a volunteer who can write press releases and public service announcements & respond to email & phone inquiries.

Bike Couriers - to deliver Cycle Therapy

Events, Marketing and Membership Activities - volunteers who wish to participate in outreach events, organize meetings and other GVCC events, and keep in touch with our members through phone trees or database maintenance activities. In addition, we need volunteers who can assist with the GVCC's marketing and branding strategy.

Event Volunteers - volunteers who wish to help with the whale or GVCC table at public events & help with setup and cleanup.

Fundraising Committee - volunteers who can contribute ideas for raising funds for the organization, and suggest new ways of generating revenue.

If any of these opportunities interest you, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Also, keep an eye out for future volunteer opportunities posted on our website, or in future issues of Cycle Therapy.

Most importantly, please bear in mind that the GVCC is your organization, and the GVCC can only be as effective as much as its members are willing to put into it!