Safe Walk
SAFE WALK VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMITTED MACEWAN STUDENTS AND PEERS WORKING TOWARDS A COLLABORATIVE GOAL: A SAFER CAMPUS FOR ALL
Safe Walk is a volunteer-operated, on-call service that assists students walking to their car, the LRT station or their bus stop after dark. Our Volunteers assist students by walking them to their car, transit station, or other nearby destination in the evening, while working to reduce risk and deter crime through frequent campus patrols. Safe Walk is located in the SAMU building (SA-216A).
For those that need assistance outside of Safe Walk hours please consider contacting one of the following:
If it is an emergency and/or life is at risk, please call 911.
If Safe Walk is not operating at the time that you required a walk, SAFE@MacEwan offers a Friend Walk option, where you can utilize the SAFE@MacEwan App to send your location to a friend so they can keep an eye on you until you get to your destination. They can watch you and can trigger a call to emergency services if necessary.
Please Note: SAFE@MacEwan’s Friend Walk feature requires location services and calling functions to be enabled on your cellular device; cellular rates may apply.
**All information on this page tries to be as accurate as possible, unfortunately, all Safe Walks are dependent on volunteer availability.
If the Safe Walk is closed during open hours and you are in need of a safe way home, please visit either the Support Hub located at SA-223 or the SAMU front desk located at SA-301 and ask for the Safe Walk Assistant, the Student Services Coordinator, or the Student Services Manager for an alternative Safe Way Home arrangement.
Safe Walk Requests
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Friday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.*
*dependent on volunteer availability
Visit us at the Safe Walk Nook (SA-216A) in the SAMU Building or stop our volunteers while they are out on patrol.
PRE-BOOKABLE SAFE WALKS
COMING SOON – WINTER 2025
Service Zones
Safe Walk has two defined zones:
• Green Zone: Guaranteed coverage; includes all areas of MacEwan University campus and an immediate 5-block radius.
• Gold Zone: Coverage in this zone is at the volunteers’ discretion, based on availability and safety considerations.
Let’s Walk Together
Do you want to get involved?
Don’t worry, its not too late!
We are still actively recruiting this term’s Safe Walk volunteers!
All volunteers receive non-interventional harm reduction and first aid training to ensure your safety during Safe Walks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Safe Walk
What is Safe Walk?
Safe Walk is a volunteer-operated, on-call service that assist students, faculty, or staff by walking them to their car, transit station, or other nearby destination in the evening.
Who is Safe Walk for?
Safe Walk is a for all MacEwan Students, Faculty, or Staff Members (whether you are part-time or full-time), as well as for all active SAMU Staff Members (whether you are part-time or full-time). *
- *Please note: Safe Walks are conducted based on Volunteer discretion & availability.
How much does the Safe Walk service cost to use?
Safe Walk is a free service for all active MacEwan University students, as well as for all MacEwan faculty/staff & SAMU staff.
Where can I find Safe Walk?
Safe Walk can be found at the Safe Walk Nook is located at SA-216A, by the SAMU Student Groups’ lounge on the second floor of the SAMU building.
What is the Safe Walk nook?
The Safe Walk Nook is located at SA-216A, by the SAMU Student Groups’ lounge on the second floor of the SAMU building and is the home base for Safe Walk. If you are ever unsure of the best place to start your Safe Walk, this is it!
are the safe walk volunteers pre-screened and trained?
Safe Walk Volunteers are fellow MacEwan students who are pre-screened through an interview process to ensure their suitability for the role. Safe Walk Volunteers are trained and dedicated to enhancing campus safety through visibility and support.
Volunteers receive Standard First Aid Level C, Bystander Intervention Training, Consent Training, and non-interventional harm reduction training to ensure your safety during Safe Walks. For more information, please contact the Safe Walk Assistant at sasafewalk@macewan.ca.
is safe walk confidential?
Safe Walk is committed to student safety, and the service emphasizes professionalism and discretion.
When using the service, students are required to provide their exact location on campus (or a mutually agreed-upon meeting point) and their prospective destination. This information is used solely to coordinate the walk and confirm it falls within the Safe Zone Map. Volunteers adhere to confidentiality principles, ensuring your details are handled respectfully.
For more information on the Safe Walk Zone Map, click here. If a destination falls outside the Safe Walk Zones or is too close to our closing hours, completing the request is at the discretion of the volunteers.
what are the service boundaries?
Safe Walk operates within two defined zones:
- Green Zone: Guaranteed coverage, including all areas of MacEwan University campus and an immediate 5-block radius. Volunteers will escort students within this area upon request.
- Gold Zone: Coverage in this zone is at the volunteers’ discretion, based on availability and safety considerations.
To view the exact areas covered, refer to the Safe Walk Map. For questions or concerns about the boundaries, please contact the Safe Walk Assistant: sasafewalk@macewan.ca.
is safe walk open all year round (...even in the cold) ?
Safe Walk operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM** during the academic year (subject to volunteer availability & safety considerations).
During extreme cold (-20°C or colder with wind chill), outdoor walks are suspended, and modified indoor patrols or desk services are provided. Volunteers distribute winter items (hats, gloves, hand warmers) & ensure supplies are available for all students. All pre-booked walks may be canceled in such conditions.
** Please note: Safe Walk is closed on all statutory holidays, during the fall and winter reading weeks, and during the spring and summer semesters.
For more information or requests outside regular operations, contact sasafewalk@macewan.ca.