Slow Spokes Volunteer Form
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with Slow Spokes - we couldn't run this organization without folks like you! We're stoked to offer two different avenues to get involved in 2026 and beyond: overnight and/or general volunteers. Please read the guidelines below to make sure that you are able to commit to the volunteer roles that you are interested in. 

Guidelines for Applying to be a Slow Spokes Overnight Volunteer

As an Overnight Volunteer you be able to plan and co-lead Slow Spokes beginner overnights 

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills such as 

    • Able to provide and receive feedback in a productive manner

    • Able to support riders through new and difficult circumstances 

  • Excitement for working with many different types of riders of diverse backgrounds, experience levels, comfort levels, and needs  

  • Able to co-lead at least one overnight in the year and be physically present in Missoula during overnight planning

    • Planning begins approx. 9 weeks before the trip - you will be expected to meet with your co-lead multiple times from then until the overnight to ensure all preparation is complete 

  • Commits to uphold all Slow Spokes expectations and guidelines as outlined in trainings

  • Has been bikepacking before

  • Commits to attending volunteer training dates

    • March 25 and 26, 6-8 pm - In-person presentation and training

    • April 17 5pm - April 18 12pm - Training Overnight with volunteers and Leadership Committee (this date is tentative - trainee schedule and weather dependent)

Bonus 

  • Has been on a Slow Spokes overnight
  • Medical training of any sort
  • Bike mechanic skills
  • Previous experience guiding or leading groups

Guidelines for Slow Spokes General Volunteer 

As a General Volunteer you will be able to propose and execute new event ideas, help table on behalf of Slow Spokes, and/or support existing events.

Requirements

  • Has been to a Slow Spokes event before
  • Commits to attend volunteer training (or to meet up to be trained) (April 7, 6-8 pm)
  • Commits to uphold all Slow Spokes expectations and guidelines as outlined in training
  • Strong communication skills such as 
  • Able to provide and receive feedback in a productive manner
  • Excitement for working with many diverse backgrounds, experience levels, comfort levels, and needs  
  • Able to be physically present in Missoula during event planning (~5 weeks leading up to events)
  • Approximate time commitment for planning: 4-6 hours over 5 weeks (ex: one to two 2-hour planning meetings, 2 hours asynchronous planning work)

If you have any questions regarding this application please reach out to us via email at slowspokes.mt@gmail.com. Thanks for being part of Slow Spokes and happy biking! 
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Which volunteer role would you like to fill? (can check both) *
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Are you able to attend the training date(s) for the volunteer role you are interested in? 
(Overnight volunteers: March 25 & 26, General volunteers: April 7) 
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What interests you most/what excites you most about volunteering with Slow Spokes? Is there anything specific you want to get involved in? *
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