Citizens for Safe Cycling is run entirely by volunteers. We welcome people who are willing to help the organization meet its goals and objectives. If you want to learn new skills, and obtain practical hands-on work experience while helping to improve bicycling in Ottawa, then contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

How you can contribute

Help at a booth	CfSC presents information booths about cycling at many community events throughout the year. Help us organize or present a booth for your community this year. Booths are always hosted by at least one volunteer who is knowledgeable about CfSC and who can help you with your first experience. You can also help by transporting the booth materials from our locker to the booth site (and back): we have a bike trailer you can use if possible.
Write a letter to your city councillor	The best way to get your city councillor to vote for cycling is to let them know these issues are important to you -- and give them clear, cogent reasons to do so. CfSC can alert you when letters are needed.
Report cycling problems	Report small problems before they become bigger problems. Report that dangerous pothole, crack, and broken glass. Call parking control to report that person parked in the bike lane. Report the bus driver who cut you off. See
Get the word out	Talk to your friends and get them involved in cycling. Write letters or articles to your local paper promoting cycling (we can help you if you like). Speak out for cycling at public meetings. If you belong to a community association, see if they would like to sponsor a cycling course for local residents—children or adults or both.
Promote cycling at your workplace	CfSC has many resources for organizing cyclists at work places. Our Bicycle User Group (BUG) guide tells you how to improve facilities like parking, showers, and changerooms for cyclists, as well as encouraging people to cycle to work.
Participate in the CfSC Discuss email list	Keep abreast of the latest news on cycling in Ottawa, and discuss CfSC policies and cycling issues. Go here to join.
Join the Advocacy Committee	Make your efforts more effective by working with other CfSC members to attain specific cycling objectives. The Advocacy Committee normally meets on the last Thursday of each month.
Help at social events and general meetings	Someone has to order the pizza, bring the coffee and milk and sugar, rent the room, and clean up afterwards. Your board will really appreciate the extra pairs of hands -- and that means CfSC can organize more fun events.
Get bike store discounts	Does your bike store give discounts to CfSC members? If not, contact Membership Coordinator Will Hallam at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out how you can help in setting up an arrangement
Stuff envelopes	Preparing newsletters for mailing takes a number of hours. Although we only do it 5-6 times a year, let us know if you can be 'on-call' to stuff and stamp envelopes. It's usually done during the week.
Become a CfSC Board member	Help guide and grow the organization, and make it more effective in advocating for cyclists in Ottawa.
Edit Chain Mail	Chain Mail is a quarterly newsletter published by and for CfSC's members. We are currently looking for a new editor. If you have any cycling announcements, stories, tips, advice, comments, or concerns, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Volunteer Coordinator	This position will require a significant amount of commitment, but will provide you with valuable experience in volunteer management in the non-profit sector.
Social Coordinator	CfSC is looking for an outgoing, energetic individual who can help coordinate and promote social activities and events on an ongoing basis.
Maintain the website	Help keep CfSC's website looking fresh by uploading information on current activities. We also need back-end software people to install patches and debug occasional problems.