FAQ’s

OUR MISSION

To engage US Military Veterans who are blind, visually impaired or physically limited (in a manner that prevents him/her from driving a motorcycle), in a day of motorcycling, socializing, food, fun and entertainment.  Each participating veteran passenger is identified by the code name TAILGUNNER. We do allow participating Veteran TAILGUNNERs to share the riding experience with a guest of their choice.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

1) JOIN OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
We have a variety of specific needs and are currently seeking talented individuals to help us improve and maintain our high standards for THE VIPER RIDE event.

• Details can be found at: https://www.theviperride.org/meet-the-team/

2) SHARE THE NEWS OF OUR MISSION

• Join our FaceBook Group Page: THE VIPER RIDE Public Group FaceBook Page
• Share our web site address: www.theviperride.org

3) HELP US RECRUIT TAILGUNNERs

DO YOU KNOW A VETERAN THAT MAY LIKE TO PARTICIPATE?

• Pass along the word of our mission to veterans that are blind, visually impaired or disabled
• Download, print and share an application from our TAILGUNNER page with an eligible veteran
  • Have them fill it out and submit it to us using the instructions on the form
  • Or contact us by email at info@theviperride.org . We will be happy to help with the application process.
• All participant MUST pre-apply

4) APPLY TO HELP AT THE EVENT AS A PILOT OR GROUNDCREW TEAM MEMBER

• PILOT details can be found at: https://www.theviperride.org/pilot/
• GROUNDCREW details can be found at: https://www.theviperride.org/groundcrew/
• All participants must pre-apply.

5) APPLY TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE VIPER RIDE PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM

• PHOTOGRAPHER details can be found at: https://www.theviperride.org/viper-photography-team/
• All participants must pre-apply.

6) JOIN US AT ONE OF MANY FUNDRAISERS THAT WE HOLD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

• Various fundraising opportunities can be found at https://www.theviperride.org/about-us/fundraising-opportunities/
• Check out our EVENT CALENDAR to learn of any upcoming event(s) we have scheduled.
  

7) USE SMILE.AMAZOM.COM WHEN MAKING PURCHASES THROUGH AMAZON

• Select “Visually Impaired Patriots Experiencing the Road Inc” as your charitable organization choice

8) PURCHASE VIPER GEAR USING OUR ONLINE STORE

• Our store link is: https://www.theviperride.org/viper-gear/
• All proceeds go to THE VIPER RIDE

9) DONATE TO OUR CAUSE

• Monetary donations: https://www.theviperride.org/donations/
• IN-KIND Donations: Contact us by email at info@theviperride.org
• Recruit a business for their support. Contact us by email at info@theviperride.org