snow shoveling help

[dahdahdahdancer.livejournal.com]

I just read that the city is coordinating teen volunteers with senior citizens and those with disabilities who need help shoveling snow. For safety, all involved must undergo a CORI check. More from Patch: "If you are a Somerville teen, and interested in helping residents in need in return for a small stipend, please contact the Somerville Council on Aging at 617-625-6600 ext 2300 to learn more, or visit the Council on Aging page on the City website (www.somervillema.gov) to download an application." Those needing help can contact this number also to get an application for the list.

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[squirrelitude]

Man, I'd just do it for free. However, if there's an excess of willing teens, it would be rude of me to take away someone's opportunity for a stipend... :-)

[m-b-w.livejournal.com]

For those 18 and older who want to volunteer, there's also this: "SIGN UP NOW FOR SHOVELING HELP OR TO HELP SHOVEL: We're looking for volunteers aged 18 and older to assist senior citizens and residents with disabilities with snow shoveling this winter, and we are also accepting applications for residents needing assistance with shoveling. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nancy Bacci at NBacci@somervillemagov, or 617-625-6600 ext. 2250. If you are interested in receiving shoveling help, please contact the Somerville Council on Aging at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Both volunteers and residents seeking shoveling are CORI checked, so get on the list before it snows again. Please share this information with neighbors who may not be online."

[squirrelitude]

Thanks, but that CORI check thing is just asinine. I'll try to find a less bureaucratic way to help out.