A neighbor contacted us on our Havertownies Facebook page with concern about their 78-years-young (but not young enough to shovel) mom. Her walks will need clearing come the 5 to 9 inches of snow they are forecasting.
Sometimes the young shovelers in the area don’t get to interact with the retirees we have here in the Township. Gone are the days where parents feel safe sending their girls and boys out to knock on doors to drum up shoveling customers. We’ve made some forms over on Google docs for the shovelers and the requesters to fill out. As requests come in, we will match you up with people in your neighborhood. We are shooting for walking distance between homes.
If you are a shoveler or have one in your house, fill out this GOT SHOVELS? form.
If you are requesting shoveling services, fill out this GOT SIDEWALKS? form.
Employees:
Work hard and do a good job. You may not get paid, and you may not get paid much. Negotiate fairly ahead of time (it’s a skill! time to practice!). Don’t enter strangers’ houses (even if they seem nice!). You can handle transactions at the front door. Work with a partner whenever you can. Make sure to put geo-location on on your phone when you are out, so your parents know where you are. Don’t shovel after dark unless you have permission and are over 16. Stay safe! Don’t shovel roadways or parking spots. And don’t agree to take on extra tasks unless you’ve run it past your parents.
Employers:
Payment is a good idea. Kids these days don’t get allowances like you think they do. Please make your own arrangements up front, though. And always remember: safety first. Don’t put kids in dangerous situations. Do not ask them to shovel parking spots on the Township roads. Also: don’t expect your walks will not be slippery. You can provide salt for the kids to spread but they are not responsible for the condition of your walks.
Havertownies disclaimer: We aren’t responsible for any interactions, actions, etc., that occur as a result of this match. We’re just trying to do a nice service here, not get sued. Also: Your data is confidential. We won’t share it with anyone but your match. We won’t abuse it, sell it, or even print it out. OK! Off we go.