Welcome to our community of Veloten
A Veloot is a volunteer, partner, teacher, organiser or supporter of De Fietsschool. Velots are committed to getting as many people as possible on their bikes, so that everyone can get around freely and independently. Together, we form a strong network that makes cycling accessible to all.
Why become Veloot?
Make an impact: Help people cycle independently and confidently. This is how you change their lives.
Enjoy a strong network: Meet other enthusiasts and exchange knowledge.
Get training and support: No experience with cycling classes? No problem. We'll guide you.
Contribute in your way: Volunteering, sponsoring, teaching or organising? You choose how you help!
Become a volunteer
Teaching cycling lessons is more than teaching someone how to pedal. It is helping people overcome their fears and increase their independence. Volunteers play a crucial role in that story. De Fietsschool ensures that its volunteers receive the necessary training and supervision.
How can you contribute as a volunteer?
- Teach cycling: Guide novice cyclists and give them confidence.
- Cycling together: Help participants to keep cycling even after the lessons by going out together.
- Using your talents: Photograph, write stories or repair bikes - your talent comes in handy.
Become a partner
De Fietsschool works together with companies, schools and all kinds of organisations. Sponsorship, knowledge sharing or a joint project? Cooperation with De Fietsschool has a direct impact on the independence and freedom of movement of people who do not dare to jump on a bike today.
How can you contribute as a company or organisation?
- Cycling initiatives in your organisation: Organise in-house cycling training courses for your employees.
- Sponsorship & financial support: Invest in cycling classes and help even more people get in the saddle.
- Campaigns: Set up a campaign or action on the importance of cycling skills and road safety.
"Suddenly the participants are cycling around the teaching square. Then you not only see the pride on their faces, but feel it yourself. That's what you do it for as a volunteer."
Become a teacher
As a cycling instructor, you will teach people the basics of cycling, build their confidence and help them move through traffic confidently and independently. Do you want to share your passion for cycling and help others get in the saddle? It's possible at De Fietsschool.
What does an instructor do?
- Guides groups or individual participants in their learning process.
- Gives practical exercises that build cycling skills step by step.
- Works with volunteers and local partners to organise cycling lessons.
What do we offer?
- Training and supervision to teach cycling classes confidently.
- Exercises and teaching methods to teach cycling efficiently.
Partner in the spotlight
Thanks to o2o Bicycle Leasing: €7,000 for De Fietsschool!
In 2024, o2o Bicycle Le asing customers could choose between an end-of-year gift or a €10 donation to De Fietsschool by o2o Bicycle Leasing in their name. The result? A wonderful donation of €7,000.
With this donation, De Fietsschool can put as many as 40 people in the saddle, as well as continue to grow to change even more lives. A well-deserved thank you to o2o Bicycle Leasing and their customers, who are helping to make a real difference with this contribution.
Cycle with us
Would you like to stay up to date on our collaborations with volunteers, partners and instructors? Or would you like to get an update when we add new items to our online knowledge base, schedule new classes or launch new cycling schools? Then register for the Veloten Update here.
This short news flash has no set schedule. We only send out an update when there is enough news to report.
