A group of active and engaged volunteers, our PAL ambassadors play a huge role in our mission to get more people driving less and biking and walking more. PALs have also helped us share the narrative for safe and comfortable streets for everyone.
Become a PAL volunteer and help BikeArlington and WalkArlington make a bigger impact and reach more people in Arlington! Our volunteer program is designed to showcase what you do best: spreading the word about biking and walking. We’ll offer fun opportunities to join rides and walks and engage with the public. Let us know when you’re doing something cool!
Why Volunteer with Us?
You’ll help make Arlington a better place to bike and walk for everyone. As a PAL volunteer, you will:
- Have opportunities to get outside and participate in more bike rides and walks.
- Grow your knowledge about active transportation and Arlington’s vision through learning opportunities.
- Meet and network with fellow bike and walk experts.
- Receive special volunteer swag.
- Use your personal and professional skills to help us get more people walking and biking in Arlington.
- Participate in event outreach (e.g., tabling at local events).
- Serve as a walk marshal (e.g., assisting with social walks or walking tours).
- Engage with the community (e.g., be an ambassador, hand out BikeArlington lights to people on the trail).
- Participate in trail/sidewalk clean-ups, helping us keep Arlington clean.
Expectations
We have a few basic expectations of our volunteers. We expect them to be able to spread the word confidently about our programs and resources, describe what it’s like to bike and walk in Arlington, and be positive! We have a short orientation to get you up to speed, and a staff member will always be with you at an event if you get stuck.
Join Us!
Think you might want to join our PAL volunteer team? Click here to reach out to us.
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