Volunteer Resources
Find tutorials and guides to enhance your volunteering experience, whether you're new or you've volunteered for years. Our resources, including quick tutorials and comprehensive volunteer guides, are designed for efficient learning and effective community contribution.
Profile Management
- Updating information in your volunteer profile (7-11 minute tutorial)
- Creating or resetting your profile password (10 minute tutorial)
Shift Management
- Looking up your upcoming volunteer shifts (5 minute tutorial)
- Canceling a Volunteer Shift (2 minute tutorial)
Volunteer Hours Tracking
All Sites
- 📄 Bike Trailer Instructions (3.6 minute read)
- Registering for multiple dates at a single PRP location (3 minute tutorial)
Wednesday Grocery Delivery Ride (U District Food Bank)
White Center Food Bank Grocery Delivery Ride
Byrd Barr Place Food Rescue & Grocery Delivery Ride
Friday Food Rescue Ride (U District Food Bank)
Saturday Grocery Delivery Ride (U District Food Bank)
Sunday Food Rescue Ride (Ballard to SODO)
Site Lead Resources
Outrider Resources
- 📄 Outrider Support Report Cheat Sheet - A quick reference guide for support-related tasks and procedures.
- 📄 Outrider Handbook - Comprehensive guidebook for Outriders, covering all essential information and guidelines.
- 📄 New Outrider Presentation - The Basics, who we are, what we do, and how we do it.
- 📄 Outrider Riding Event Route Notes & Recommendations 2023 - Notes and advice for navigating event routes effectively in 2023.
- 📄 Outrider Riding Event Route Notes & Recommendations 2024 - Notes and advice for navigating event routes effectively in 2024.
Technical and Emergency Procedures
- 📄 Tubeless Fix-a-Flat Handout 2023 - Instructions on how to handle flat tires, specifically for tubeless systems.
- 📄 Road Support Manual - Manual providing comprehensive guidance on providing support on the road.
Medical Resources
- 📄 Medical Rider first aid kit - A list of medical supplies that should be in your first aid kit.
Communication and Navigation Tools
- 📄 How to Use Zello - A guide on utilizing the Zello app for communication purposes.
- 📄 CalTopo Mobile App Guide for Cascade Outriders & Support Drivers - Instructions on using the CalTopo mobile app for navigation and coordination.
- 📄 Outrider Coordinator Instructions - Detailed instructions and protocols for coordinators managing Outrider activities.
Route Preparation
- 📄 Route Marking Instructions - Guidelines on marking routes effectively for events.
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Volunteer Reimbursements
Cascade can reimburse personal vehicle/bike mileage, meals and lodging in specific cases. If you need to submit receipts or have questions on what is reimbursable, see our Reimbursement FAQ. Not sure if your expenses are reimbursable or can't find the answer you're looking for? Email us!
Important: never assume expenses are reimbursable without first reviewing the reimbursement policy or the opportunity posting!