Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Logistics. Volunteers are required to wear a neon safety vest. The entire route is 1.5 miles. If you would like to walk the entire route: Meet at Stop 1 at 400 Arizona First Nations Youth Mentoring Building at 7:00am, departing at 7:20. Volunteers may also meet us at Stop 3 at 7:30 San Pedro Library or at Stop 5 at Wilson Middle School at 7:55pm. There are ten stops along the Walking School Bus. We arrive at Whittier Elementary at 8:40am. After we arrive at Whittier Elementary, a shuttle will return adults to their respective stops. If you live in the International District, or you happen to live along or near our route, the shuttle will take you home. Please review the attached maps on page two and three. For more information or to volunteer, please contact:

Agency Name: Wilson Middle School Community Schools Point of Contact: Kelly Davis (Community School Coordinator) Email/Phone: kelly.davis@aps.edu (505) 268-2941 ext. 27241

Overview. Join us in creating a safer, more accessible route to school for Wilson Middle and Whittier Elementary school students in Albuquerque's International District. In 2024, on Monday and Friday School Days we are seeking volunteers for the Walking School Bus. A Walking School Bus is a group of students with a minimum of two adults who walk a planned route to school. The Walking School Bus ensures that students walk to school with trusted adults, promoting safety and community engagement.

Volunteer Roles. The Walking School bus is led by two conductors who are trained in traffic safety procedures. The conductors stop traffic and are responsible for safe crossings. Your role as a volunteer involves walking students along a planned route, fostering a sense of security, and building strong relationships with students and families. Plus, it is a health initiative: get your steps in while walking students to school. Together, we can reduce absenteeism, improve neighborhood safety, and support student success!