Sunday, August 19, 2018
FABB Needs You!
Since FABB’s founding, volunteers have been critical to our success and especially to our recent growth and expanded advocacy. This success has only increased our need for more volunteers to help make bicycling better in Fairfax County.
Sadly, we occasionally have to turn down opportunities to help with outreach, leading social rides, working with allied non-profits, and representing bicyclists’ interests with government.
Looking ahead to the fall and into early 2019, FABB has a diverse set of volunteer opportunities to offer that should appeal to a range of member interests and skills and, hopefully, to YOU. If not exactly right for you, then please share the following with friends who might be interested.
Tour de Mount Vernon. On Saturday, October 27, FABB will again co-host the Tour of the Mount Vernon. FABB is working with Supervisor Dan Storck, Fairfax County government offices, and local community and bicycle enthusiasts to build on last year's successful ride. We need volunteers for the day of event to register, distribute socks and t-shirts, and support the riders at pit stops along the route.
Social Rides. When not sponsoring its own social rides, FABB is regularly asked to lead rides for other organizations promoting bicycling. Social rides usually focus on education and encouragement, are at a slower easier pace, and take time to explore points of interests in our communities. These rides are a great way to make new friends and to get people involved in biking. Do you have any ideas for fun rides? FABB is happy to help you get started.
Outreach. Are you a people person? Do you like engaging the public on issues you care about such as health, the environment, and bicycling? FABB could really use your help. Throughout the year FABB has multiple opportunities to increase public awareness about bicycling in Fairfax County and build support for better bicycling opportunities. In addition to multiple Bike Month events in May, we attend Fairfax County’s Springfest, local health and wellness fairs, and other transportation-related events.
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| Virginia Advocates at 2018 National Bike Summit |
Advocacy. Have you been thinking about getting more involved in bicycle advocacy? FABB can help! We can provide you the basic training and help support your advocacy efforts. FABB also sends volunteers to attend major bicycle advocacy events where you can increase your skills and network with other bike advocates, all while also supporting FABB’s outreach to other organizations and government officials.
- National Bike Summit. FABB will be looking for volunteers to represent us at the National Bike Summit, which will be held in Washington, DC, from March 9-12. This is the biggest bike advocacy event of the year and includes workshops, group rides, and opportunities to meet with national legislators to advocate for better bicycle laws and infrastructure.
- Mid-Atlantic Greenways & Trails Summit. FABB, as part of its collaboration with the Capital Trails Coalition, is considering sending one or more volunteer representatives to the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Greenways & Trails Summit, hosted by East Coast Greenway Alliance. This summit, which will be in Philadelphia from April 4-6, 2019, will bring together active transportation advocates and leaders to help advance bicycling and walking innovations across the mid-Atlantic region.
Communications. Do you love social media and have a desire to help spread a pro-bicycling message? FABB welcomes volunteers to help us in getting out the word on opportunities to make bicycling better in our region. Our Communications Coordinator can help match your interests and skills to our needs on social media, our website, and with local media outlets.
FABB needs YOU! Even the smallest contribution of your time and efforts will go a long way toward helping us achieve our goal of making bicycling better in Fairfax County. Please help us keep up the momentum and volunteer by contacting FABB at info@fabb-bikes.org.
Please volunteer now! It’s interesting, fun, and rewarding. We look forward to working with you.
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