Help give children the chance to walk, cycle or scoot to school safely as a School Streets marshal
Stewarding / Event Support volunteers needed for Reading Borough Council (RBC)
We are looking for volunteer marshals to help run School Street schemes in various locations in Reading.
School Streets give children the chance to walk, cycle or scoot to school safely in the street of the school without danger from traffic. This will allow school children to get to know other children on their way to school and keep active.
An organised School Street closes the road outside the school from traffic for up to 45 minutes, twice a day, during school term time only. Any vehicles already parked in the road can stay or leave throughout the duration of the School Street. Only eligible vehicles can gain access to the road during the School Street closure.
Volunteer marshals play a critical role in ensuring that School Streets can operate safely. The role of marshals will involve setting up, managing and removing the road closures during the specified School Streets periods.
See the video below to hear from one of the current marshal team and find out more about the scheme HERE
See www.reading.gov.uk/transport/travel-to-school/school-streets/volunteer-school-street-marshals-needed for details and contacts for the schools involved.
Marshals can attend however many shifts they want to, generally lasting 30-45 minutes, around drop-off and pick-up times. Volunteers will be required in term time only.
Task type?
Stewarding / Event Support
Will suit someone like this:
Prefers a specific rolePrefers a regular scheduleNegotiatorGood sense of humourSociableCommunicatorWants to get out and aboutEnjoys working outsidePhysically fitHas a few hours to spare
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
Not specified
Is training given?
Yes
Training description
Training provided by Reading Borough Council covering the general role and responsibilities of being a marshal, as well as road safety and conflict management
