Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Prince William

As we look ahead at the winter forecast, we’re busy planning ways to support members of our community who may need extra help after a snowstorm. Volunteer Prince William is recruiting Volunteer Snow Shovelers to assist senior citizens and adults with disabilities by clearing sidewalks and driveways after snowstorms.

 

Who can volunteer?

·       Volunteers ages 16 and older are welcome

·       Volunteers under 16 may participate with a parent

 

Volunteers must provide their own snow shovel.

 

Who Receives This Service:

·       Senior citizens with critical medical needs such as dialysis/cancer treatment appointments

·       Senior citizens receiving in-home care such as hospice or visiting caregivers

·       Senior citizens who are disabled and unable to shovel snow

·       Adult residents under 65 who are disabled

·       All other senior citizens who are physically unable to shovel their walk/driveway

 

What to expect:

·       Volunteers will be on call through March 31

·       Shoveling typically takes place 1–3 days after a snowstorm

 

You’ll help vulnerable residents safely access critical medical appointments, home healthcare, and safely enter or exit their homes. You’ll get a great workout—and a warm fuzzy feeling—by making a real difference in someone’s life!

 

To learn more or sign up, please click the Response button. If you have any questions, please email jhawkins@volunteerprincewilliam.org. Please be sure to indicate how far you’re willing to travel to shovel snow.

 

Thank you in advance for your consideration and continued support!

 

Volunteer Prince William is looking for dedicated volunteers who can provide transportation on weekdays for veterans and their spouse/widow(er) to local medical appointments, supermarkets, retail and houses of worship.  Volunteers pick up the client at their home, take the client to their destination then return the client home, making sure they are safely in their home before the volunteer leaves.

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, must successfully complete a Criminal and DMV Background Check, have a valid Virginia Driver’s License, and have a vehicle liability insurance policy.  Volunteer vehicles must be kept in good working condition and seat belts must be worn by both the volunteer and client.

Please note, this opportunity is not a match for those needing court-ordered community service or who have been recommended to do community service by an attorney.

Once signed up, you can set your own schedule and drive as often as your time allows by using our online scheduling program.  By transporting veterans and their spouses, you’re allowing them to continue living independently in their own home while getting their daily and medical needs met.  And a friendly volunteer face does much to brighten up a veteran’s day!

For more information, please contact Jan Hawkins at jhawkins@volunteerpw.org.

This opportunity is made possible by a grant from the Potomac Health Foundation.