Purpose
To provide short-term, neighbor-to-neighbor assistance to elderly community members and individuals with disabilities who need help clearing snow and ice from walkways, steps, driveways, and entry points to reduce fall risks during winter weather.
To provide short-term, neighbor-to-neighbor assistance to elderly community members and individuals with disabilities who need help clearing snow and ice from walkways, steps, driveways, and entry points to reduce fall risks during winter weather.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers may assist with:
- Shoveling snow from sidewalks, steps, and driveways
- Clearing safe walking paths to front doors or mailboxes
This opportunity is weather-dependent and may occur early mornings, evenings, or weekends following snow or ice events.
Who This Is For
- Individuals physically able to shovel snow and work outdoors in cold conditions
- Volunteers 18 years or older
- Volunteers who are comfortable working independently or with a partner
Important Safety & Liability Notice (Please Read)
This is a volunteer-at-your-own-risk opportunity.
By participating, volunteers acknowledge and agree that:
- Snow and ice removal involves inherent risks, including slips, falls, muscle strain, and exposure to cold weather
- Volunteers are not employees and are not covered by workers’ compensation
- Volunteers assume full responsibility for their own safety during participation
- The organizing entity is not liable for injuries, accidents, or property damage that may occur during volunteer activities
Volunteers are encouraged to:
- Wear appropriate winter clothing and non-slip footwear
- Use their own judgment to determine when conditions are unsafe
- Decline any assignment they do not feel comfortable completing
What We Provide
- Connection to elderly community members and individuals with disabilities requesting assistance
- General guidance on tasks requested
Tools, equipment, and transportation are the responsibility of the volunteer unless otherwise noted.
Commitment Level
- Flexible / As Available
- One-time or repeat participation welcomed
