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1 person is interested
Walk Kids to Lakemont Elementary on Wednesday Mornings
ORGANIZATION: UCF Walking School Bus
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1 person is interested
PURPOSE
To provide safety, security, and direction to a Walking School Bus by supervising a group of children on their walk between home and school.
RESPONSIBILITY
Works with the Leader to ensure that youth participants arrive at school in a safe and timely manner. This includes enforcing program policies and working to ensure the overall success of the Walking School Bus.
TIME COMMITMENT
A 20-25 minute walk to or from school on weekday(s) from September through June. Number of days will vary depending on the school.
LOCATION
Our program is currently operating at Brookshire Elementary (Winter Park), Eagles Nest Elementary (MetroWest Orlando, Lake Sybelia Elementary (Maitland), Spirit Elementary (Deltona), and Stevenson Elementary (Merritt Island) schools. We will soon begin programming at Fern Creek Elementary (Orlando), Indian River Elementary (Edgewater), Lakemont Elementary (Winter Park), Millenia Elementary (Orlando), and Washington Shores Elementary (Orlando).
More opportunities with UCF Walking School Bus
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About UCF Walking School Bus
Location:
Center for Public and Nonprofit Management, University of Central Florida, 12443 Research Pkwy, Suite 402D, ORLANDO, FL 32826, US
Mission Statement
UCF Walking School Bus partners with local communities to organize safe walking groups for schoolchildren led by trained adult mentors. Groups meet at least once a month to walk to school together along a designated route(s). Benefits include safer pedestrians, increased physical activity, and new friendships. UCF Walking School Bus is a program of the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida.
Description
In Walking School Bus young people walk to school together under the supervision of trained adult mentors. Walking School Bus travel along a pre-planned route, typically no longer than two miles, picking up youth at different locations until they arrive safely at school. Groups can meet anywhere from one morning per month to twice daily depending on community needs.
Our program is currently operating at Brookshire Elementary (Winter Park), Eagles Nest Elementary (Orlando), Indian River Elementary (Edgewater), Lakemont Elementary (Winter Park), Lake Sybelia Elementary (Maitland), Millenia Elementary (Orlando),and Stevenson Elementary (Merritt Island) schools. We will soon begin programming at Fern Creek Elementary and Washington Shores Elementary (Orlando).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lakemont Elementary901 N Lakemont Ave.Winter Park, FL 32792
DATE POSTED
August 20, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week