Snow Migration Helper - Safety City Sidewalk Maintenance
Location
10318 92 Street, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
Impact Statement
By volunteering your time with Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities you are helping to provide important safety education and working towards reducing the numbers of preventable injuries in our community.
There is always room for new volunteers!
Description
We are looking for some volunteers to help us keep a few areas of Safety City clear of snow and safe for people walking between buildings. The areas we would like to focus on are the two entrance gates to safety city, The sidewalk to the Farm Safety Barn, a path to our resource shed, and our wheelchair ramp area. Outdoor work. Volunteers need to dress appropriately for the weather and the task. Volunteers should be prepared to get a good workout and be familiar with proper use of a snow shovel. We do not own a snow blower at this time.
Training Details
Meeting with Executive Director to go over safety and expectations. Ongoing communications with Executive Director to address needs as they arise.
Working Conditions
Variable Outdoor Conditions Physically demanding work Use of Shovels to clear snow Spreading of sand/ gravel as needed Spreading of ice melt product as needed May be icy/slippery conditions at times
Duration
4 - 6 months
Timing
Anytime
Time Detail
Volunteer Shifts would be needed based on snowfalls. Volunteer time would be somewhat flexible. Volunteers time would vary depending on amount of snow and number of volunteers available for each work party.
Age
14+
Ideal for
An Individual, A Group
Transportation
On a bus route
Area(s) of Interest
Maintenance/Trades
Skill(s)
Collaboration, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Flexibility, Estimating
