The following applies to all students: Before and after school, they must travel to and from school—whether on foot, by bike, or by bus. School crossing guard services are of paramount importance for safety on the way to and from school. Where students are guided through traffic by crossing guards, serious accidents are rare.
School Crossing Guards Wanted
We always need volunteers to help ensure safety at critical points along the route to school—every volunteer fills a gap and increases the children’s safety!
Anyone who wants to help ensure safety on the way to school will be trained and briefed by the police. While performing their duties, they must wear clothing that is highly visible and conspicuous in traffic. The appropriate clothing will be provided.
Help, Don’t Direct
School crossing guards are stationed at traffic lights, crosswalks, and designated crossing points. Their role is to prevent children from crossing the street carelessly. They assist children in crossing the street and explain traffic rules. They have no police authority and are therefore not permitted to direct traffic.
Expense Reimbursement
A small expense allowance is provided for their volunteer work. And statutory accident insurance coverage is included.
Get Involved
If you’d like to help out at schools, please contact the school administration or the Erlangen Police Department.
You can find more information and contact details here via the “Engagement Finder” of the Office for Citizen Participation and Volunteer Work.
Further Information
Erlangen-Stadt Police Station
Traffic Division – Traffic Education
Schornbaumstraße 11, 91052 Erlangen
Phone: 09131/760 – 169
Photo: German Traffic Safety Association
Video from September 15 featuring Mayor Jörg Volleth and Mayor Christian Lehrmann: