The Volunteer Crossing Guard Program is designed to help ensure the safety of children walking to and from school by providing crossing guards at key intersections. This program is a community-driven effort to promote pedestrian safety in Mountain House.

Volunteers are asked to commit to one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon on school days. Scheduling will be coordinated with each school's specific bell schedule.

The city will provide all necessary equipment, including a safety vest and a stop sign. The cost of equipping a volunteer is covered by the city.

Yes, all volunteers must undergo fingerprinting as part of the background check process. This is required by law to ensure the safety of students.

We understand that schedules may vary. We encourage volunteers to work together to ensure there’s always coverage. Backups can be arranged to help fill in when needed.

The program is an ongoing initiative to ensure child safety during the school year. Volunteers are essential to maintaining the program’s success.

The success of this program depends on community involvement. If there aren’t enough volunteers, the city may not be able to provide crossing guards at every needed intersection, leaving some areas uncovered.

Unfortunately, no. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to participate due to safety and legal requirements.

Yes, volunteers are encouraged to coordinate with each other and recruit backups to ensure full coverage at all times.

Volunteers organized through the city are covered under the city’s liability insurance. However, self-appointed crossing guards who are not part of the program are illegal and can pose liability risks.

Volunteers can still serve as crossing guards, even if some streets are unfinished. The primary concern is ensuring child safety at designated crossings.

At this time, the program is volunteer-based, and while the city is exploring grant opportunities.

No, the city has decided not to pursue a hybrid model with paid and volunteer crossing guards due to the financial obligations it would create.

Volunteer hours will be coordinated with each school's bell schedule, ensuring coverage during peak crossing times.