Gearing Up is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide women in transition from drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, and/or homelessness with the skills, equipment, and guidance to safely ride a bicycle for exercise, transportation, and personal growth.
Gearing Up is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide women in transition from drug and alcohol addiction, domestic...
Read moreThe term "women in transition" refers to women who have been formerly incarcerated, histories of abuse and trauma as kids...
Read moreYou can volunteer by being a riding buddy to the clients of Gearing Up in an outside bicycling event throughout...
Read moreBeing a riding buddy means that you are a volunteer riding with an individual or an entire group of Gearing...
Read moreYou must wear a HELMET to ride with Gearing Up – we want to set a good example for our...
Read moreAlthough, you may feel close to this individual, we cannot promise to keep any secrets. If you feel uncomfortable in...
Read moreAlthough it is an extremely flattering gesture that a client would want to give you a gift, unfortunately, we are...
Read moreYou may tell the Gearing Up clients your name and as much about yourself as you like, but be considerate...
Read moreGood conversation starters: - How long have you been riding with Gearing Up? - When was the last time you rode a...
Read moreNever give a Gearing Up client any money or use of your cell phone. In the event that the client...
Read more• Interim House, a residential treatment facility for women, located in Mt. Airy.• CHANCES, an outpatient treatment facility for women,...
Read moreThe rides vary – but they tend to be 1-1.5hours long (approximately 4-8 miles).
Read moreOf course, men are always welcome to volunteer with Gearing Up! It is a great opportunity for women to meet...
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