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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Volunteer Snow Shoveling Program for Elders
ORGANIZATION: Office of Elder Affairs, City of Portland
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Able-bodied volunteers are need in all Portland neighborhoods to assist older homeowners with snow removal. Volunteers are asked shovel steps, walkways, sidewalks for neighbors aged 65+. This program is part of Portland's Age-Friendly Community initiative. FMI or to sign up as a volunteer, please email agefriendlycommunity@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-541-6620.
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About Office of Elder Affairs, City of Portland
Location:
1145 Brighton Ave., Portland, ME 04102, US
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to creatively and collaboratively address issues that present hardships to Portland residents as they age.
Description
The Office of Elder Affairs provides supportive services, information, and advocacy to older Portland residents as they age. We also facilitate Portland's Age-Friendly Community Initiative which promotes successful "aging in place".
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Portland, ME 04102
(43.66113 ,-70.298935 )
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Varies. Volunteers shovel after each storm all winter.
- Must be willing to commit to shovel after each storm once assigned a match. Back-up volunteers are also welcome.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- No Donation