The Best job in Emmaus Offers no Pay

I bet you don’t know that some of the current crossing guards started when their children were at Lincoln or Jefferson (some over 40 years ago). Many cover several shifts, due to a shortage of crossing guards. They continue to help, every year because of their dedication to volunteering in their community. Wouldn't it be nice to lighten their load and do exactly what they did, when their kids were going to elementary school -- and volunteer! There are several intersections that currently have no crossing guards.

I know that there are wonderful parents out there, who walk their kids to and from school, who could leave 20 minutes earlier to give back to our great community.

Being a crossing guard allows you to get to know the children and families in your town. The crossing guard is also another set of eyes, making sure the children in our neighborhoods arrive safely at school. You also will teach by example the importance of volunteering, by showing how to look beyond ourselves to help others.

When there are no crossing guards working in an intersection, children have a very hard time crossing in morning rush hour traffic. I know that I have been almost hit several times crossing 3rd and Harrison, and I am an adult! Some kids dart between buses and parked cars, which is very dangerous, and most are between the ages of 6 and 10. If you can volunteer 20 minutes a week (and I know you can), it would make a big difference in the lives of the children of your community.

If you can volunteer your time as a crossing guard, please contact Cindy at the police station (610) 437-5252.

Job description:

• Cross Children safely in the crosswalk, at an intersection in your neighborhood for 20 minutes a week. 

Who qualifies: 

• Anyone willing to give 20 minutes a week to make a meaningful, positive impact on our community. 
• The borough provides a vest, stop sign and a 10-minute training session.(Most of you know how to cross a street correctly).

Benefits description:

• A wonderful picnic in the summer and a Christmas party that is fully catered. 
• A free community pool pass for an individual or half price for a family pass.
• The satisifaction of hearing “thank you” from a child that you helped from your neighborhood.

Position start date :

• The first day of school, September 6.

Of course, it would be ideal to have everyone in place for the first day, but if you cannot commit until later in the year, we would love to have you!

Please feel free to comment if you are currently a crossing guard and would like to share your own thoughts on how rewarding this "job" is and why others should get involved with volunteering!