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The Vale of Leven Trust (VOLT) is a charity based in the Vale of Leven   Our current staff base is located in Mitchell Way in Alexandria Town centre and we have two projects providing activities for residents of West Dunbartonshire.  Our Active Travel Hub offers a range of ebike cycling activities from absolute beginner lessons to group led rides via a range of routes including Glen Fruin, Levengrove, Croftamie and Horseshoe with our experienced   Our use of ebikes provides more opportunity for people of all ages and fitness levels to take part.  We also offer activities such as bike maintenance sessions.  Health and social walks are a regular activity on offer from the Hub and VOLT supports participants to become more active and connect socially. Volunteering opportunities are available leading to qualifications in cycle and walk leader training.  We are in the early stages of creating a Weekend Calendar of Activities and currently offer the "Sunday Social" weekend activities of line dancing and bingo. Funding will be used for a 12-week training programme targeting young people aged 16-24 years old living in West Dunbartonshire. This is for any young person interested in learning more about cycling and being qualified to lead or assist in cycle rides.  There is the potential to assist and be involved in volunteering roles and possibly employment.