Snow Angels Volunteer (PIN - The People and Information Network, Snow Angels Program)

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Snow Angels Volunteer

(PIN - The People and Information Network, Snow Angels Program)

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Position ID: V-GUE0811

Last Modified: 01 Jan 2021

Last Full Update: 01 Jan 2021

Opportunity Details

Contact

Emily Vincent, Coordinator, PIN The People and Information Network; Phone: 519-822-1155; Fax: 519-822-1389; Email: snowangels@PINnetwork.ca

Duties

Volunteers shovel snow (including the accumulation of snow left at the end of driveways when the streets are plowed) following a heavy snowfall for senior and/or individuals living with a physical disability.

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being

More Info Link

pinnetwork.ca/snow-angels/

Benefits

This is an opportunity to assist a senior (65 years or older) and/or a person with a physical disability.
It is also a great way to give back to the community, build character and earn community service hours for high school graduation.

Enjoy fresh air and exercise!

Clients

Residents of Guelph who are seniors (65 years or older) and/or have a physically disability and therefore unable to shovel. Eligible residents cannot afford to pay for snow removal and have no able bodied person living in the household able to shovel.

Ages

14 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups

Areas of Interest

Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Senior's Activity Support ; Special Needs / Differently Abled

Skills/Experience

Confidentiality ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Volunteers must be physically able to shovel snow.

Commitment Length

Short Term (Up to 4 months) ; The commitment required is dependent on the number of significant snow events in a winter season. A commitment of one winter season is preferred. A volunteer must commit to clear snow at a minimum of one driveway, however a person can commit to more driveways if desired.

Interaction Level

Solitary ; It is not required for the volunteer to interact with the resident.

Dates and Times

Volunteers have 24 hours to clear the windrow following the end of a significant snowfall, defined by the City of Guelph to be 10 cm accumulation.

Seasons

Winter

Accessibility

Not Applicable

Location

City of Guelph

Number of Positions

Guelph: 100 individual(s)

100 individual(s) needed in total.

We are in need of volunteers who reside in all neighbourhoods throughout the City of Guelph.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Orientation and training is provided by the Program Coordinator.

Transportation

PIN The People and Information Network will aim to match volunteers and residents within the same neighbourhood however, if the volunteer has a vehicle and is willing to travel we will consider a broader geographic area.

Police Check

Not Required

Additional Requirements

Shovels provided if required.

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