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Want to be a Pilot in 2025?

Our team is looking for new pilots to join our team, particularly for our Burlington locations. Below are some of the things to consider.

  • You must be a confident cyclist on your own bike
  • You must carry a personal cell phone in case of emergency
  • You must obtain satisfactory criminal record check (Vulnerable Persons category) from home police department stating volunteer organization is New Hope Community Bikes (Charitable organization that hosts CWA), which you need to pass in before any passengers are taken on a ride
  • You must sign New Hope Community Bikes confidentiality, code of conduct agreement and waiver
  • You must successfully complete indoor and outdoor training
  • There is no requirement for minimum volunteer hours, but generally most pilots do 1/2 day every one or two weeks
  • As almost all rides with passengers take place during the workweek, our training is offered at those times, and we have found that unless volunteers are available during weekdays, they are disappointed when we have few piloting opportunities to offer them, and recommend that they pursue other volunteer opportunities. New Hope Community Bike Shop is a great place to consider volunteering!
  • All rides with passengers have an accompanying cyclist (on their own bike) that we refer to as a ‘bike buddy’. Each ride signup will have a spot for a volunteer pilot and a bike buddy
  • We generally encourage volunteers to sign for an hour (one shift) as a pilot, and a subsequent one as a buddy, although this is not mandatory. As the season goes on, we find that some volunteers LOVE being a buddy and some LOVE being a pilot, so it seems to work itself out
  • Even if you generally wish to be a bike buddy, you are required to train as a pilot, so that in case of emergency, you have the skills to ride the trishaw
  • We open the signup schedule link one month in advance
  • We will have a couple of online/in person info sessions in the winter, indoor training in April (2 hours small group), and outdoor training in May (2 hours small group)
  • We will start the weekly schedule to take passengers after the May long weekend

    • If you are interested please email cwahamilton@gmail.com. and review our Pilot Handbook

    November 2024 Newsletter

    The trishaws have been packed away for another successful season. Read all about what we have been up to in our November 2024 Newsletter

    Thank you

    The season isn’t over yet but we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the help of the people and organizations that provide their valuable time and donations to our team.

    Both our volunteers and donors are highlighted on our Donors & Volunteers page.

    July 2024 Newsletter

    It may seem like the summer is going fast but we have managed to pack in a lot so far! Even a trip to Europe…. Check out the latest news in our July 2024 Newsletter!

    Can’t wait for the next newsletter? Check out and connect with us on our Instagram and Facebook accounts!

    April 2024 Newsletter

    The countdown to the trishaw season is on. Check out the latest news in our April 2024 Newsletter!

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    Support received from Burlington Community Foundation

    We are pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the Burlington Foundation in support of Advancing Community Well-Being. The details along with the other 16 community organizations recognized can be found here

    February 2024 Newsletter

    The team is excited for another trishaw season. Check out the latest news in our February 2024 Newsletter!

    Annual Impact Report

    Each year we generate an impact report on the work that we are doing within the Hamilton-Burlington Chapter. Check it out Annual Impact Report_2023 CWA Hamilton & Burlington, Ontario Canada

    December 2023 Newsletter

    Just because the trishaws are having a rest doesn’t mean we slow down. Check out the latest news in our December 2023 Newsletter!

    Another Successful Season

    The tri-shaws have been settled into their homes for the winter and our pilot’s are taking a well deserved rest while the board starts planning for the 2024 season.

    In the interim, North End Breezes have written a wonderful article on our chapter. Read it here.

    September 2023 Newsletter

    CWA Hamilton-Burlington has had a busy summer. Check out what the team has been up to in our September 2023 Newsletter!

    Good Shepherd clients go for a ride

    July 2023 Newsletter

    CWA Hamilton-Burlington is having a great 2023 season so far. Check out the details July 2023 Newsletter

    Our Story is Spreading

    CWA Hamilton-Burlington pilot, Alan Lambshead, shares his experience volunteering with our organization. Check out the article here.

    Open Streets!

    CWA Hamilton-Burlington is proud to be a part of Open Streets in Hamilton on June 18 from 10 am – 2 pm. Check out the details below for our location and other local businesses and organizations participating.

    May 2023 Newsletter

    CWA Hamilton-Burlington is off and running for the 2023 season. Check out the May 2023 Newsletter

    How I became a pilot without ever leaving the ground

    A fantastic article written by one of CWA Hamilton-Burlington’s own pilots, Barry Rosen. Check it out here.

    Thank you Project SPOTLIGHT

    CWA has been fortunate to have Project SPOTLIGHT support the creation of the following video’s highlighting the work of our CWA Hamilton-Burlington organization.
    Click on the Project SPOTLIGHT logo to learn about this fantastic organization.

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