Volunteers shovel out those in need in Warren

Volunteer Warren seeks 2,017 volunteer hours this year

By Ted Hayes
Posted 2/10/17

A small army of volunteer shovelers spread out across Warren Friday morning, cleaning out driveways and walkways for disabled veterans, the elderly and others in need.

The shovelers, from the …

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Volunteers shovel out those in need in Warren

Volunteer Warren seeks 2,017 volunteer hours this year

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A small army of volunteer shovelers spread out across Warren Friday morning, cleaning out driveways and walkways for disabled veterans, the elderly and others in need.
The shovelers, from the group Volunteer Warren, hit apartments on Water Street, Main Street, Coomer Avenue and elsewhere for those who’d called seeking the organization’s help. Volunteer Warren was founded late last year by Jill Sypole, who wanted a flexible way to help her town. So far, the organization has more than 100 volunteers signed up.
“I really like Warren, said Market Street resident Jay Blackbeard, who shoveled several properties downtown Friday morning with his son Desmond, 8. “I wanted to give something back and I want (Desmond) to have that spirit of volunteerism."
Volunteer Warren’s goal is to accumulate 2,017 volunteer hours by the end of the year. So far, they’re at 240, Ms. Sypole said.
This is the second time volunteers have shoveled for the needy, and they’ve done other work as well. Residents have helped paint classrooms at the Mary V. Quirk School, cleaned up local parks and done other chores for those in need. Ms. Sypole said that while volunteers have a working list of residents who need shoveling help, she is always looking for more, and for other projects that need doing.
“We continue to accept new properties for the season. We're serving vets, disabled and elderly in need,” she said.
Note: To join Volunteer Warren’s ranks or to request help, see the organization’s Facebook page, call 401-903-2882, or send an e-mail to volunteerwarren@gmail.com.

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