Vida Mirkovic Portfolio - Scarborough Cycles

I have worked with Scarborough Cycles since 2021. Below is a timeline of the different roles I've taken on over the years:

Student Co-op Placement (2021)
Community Program Volunteer (2023-2024)
Community Program Worker - Seasonal Employment (Summer 2024)
Community Program Volunteer (2025 - Current)

As a volunteer for Scarborough Cycles, a program of Access Alliance Multicultural Health Centre, I am responsible for improving daily operations of the Bike Hub, conducting analyses of participant data of programs, and aiding in the planning and facilitation of community programs. Additionally, on occasion I create social media content. With strong communication, customer service, organization, and critical thinking skills I am able to effectively work in this fast-paced, collaborative environment to maximize the reach and success of programs that promote inclusive cycling culture and achieving good physical and mental health with dignity.

During my student placement, I supported daily operations and seasonal programs such as Hijabs and Helmets, a program dedicated to cycling education for Muslim women, children, and allies, as an effort to create opportunities for socialization and empowerment. Through this program, I led groups of 5-10 youth through cycling exercises and short rides to encourage skill-building. Additionally, I evaluated their operations and how their internal and external environments impact their mission. A final report was produced which can be read below.

ENV440 FINAL.pdf

UofT ENV440 - Student Work Placement

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As a Community Program Worker, in addition to my regular duties, I also led a team of 5 volunteers through our collaboration with the Women's Cycling Network. This collaboration is done for the Bike Match program which reintegrates donated bicycles back into the community, diverging waste from landfills and contributing to cycling accessibility concerns with the complementary bike match service. Over the summer, over 90 bike giveaways were completed on top of regular programming, requiring strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and leadership skills.

COMING SOON:

Visualization of Scarborough Cycles participant data, and Women's Cycling Network Bike Match participant data.
Facilitation for Vision Zero Road Safety Community Poster Design Program

Website designed by Vida Mirkovic.