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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Thank you for your interest in helping Boulder community members ride safely in snowy conditions!</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span>The City of Boulder is committed to multi-modal transportation, including year-round access to bus transit. The city&rsquo;s Shovel-a-Stop Program is an effort to increase the number of bus stops cleared after each snow event. The current budget supports contractors hired by the city to clear approximately 40 high-ridership stops after snowfalls resulting in at least 2-inches of accumulation. This program aims to bolster that number with community volunteer support. Clearing bus stops helps prevent slips and falls and increases safety and accessibility for bus riders of all ages and abilities.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span>This program is </span><span>a great opportunity</span><span> for individuals, families, neighborhood groups or community organizations. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span><strong>Location: </strong>An approved RTD bus stop (or multiple) </span><span>maintained</span><span> by the City of Boulder, which is not currently cleared by a city-hired contractor (</span></span><a href="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/724b58c367c24561824e759b60325274?draft=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">see map of adoptable stops</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"><span>).</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span><strong>Date:</strong> Labor Day &ndash; Memorial Day (snow season-dependent)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities &amp; Time Commitment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span>The time commitment will depend on the amount of snow that falls this winter, tools participants have </span><span>available</span><span> and size of the bus stop adopted. Typically, the annual snow season lasts from October to May. Program participants should plan to clear their adopted bus stop after each snow event with 2-inches of accumulation or more, within 24 hours after snow stops falling</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span></span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Reporting of miscellaneous concerns about bus stop condition (303-441-3200), such as the presence of graffiti, overflowing trash, broken transit furniture, etc. is encouraged and appreciated. </span><span>You can submit concerns to our <a href="https://user.govoutreach.com/boulder/faq.php?cmd=shell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inquire Boulder website.</a> You may also&nbsp;</span><span>submit</span><span> concerns to us via email at: VolunteerPW@bouldercolorado.gov.</span></span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Tracking of volunteer hours and resources should be </span><span>submitted</span><span> regularly. Volunteer reporting will be </span><span>submitted</span><span> to your </span><span>Give Pulse</span><span> account. The City organization has a coordinated volunteer program and tracking contributions (volunteer hours) helps to ensure continued support, </span><span>funding</span><span> and resources as well as the ability to appreciate and acknowledge the extensive volunteer contributions the community provides. Tracking contributions also allows us to ensure we have proper documentation from a legal perspective, and the ability to contact volunteers easily in the case of an emergency. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Option</span><span> to renew annually.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span>The desire to support the Boulder community by keeping adopted bus stops cleared and accessible for folks of all ages and abilities who wish to use RTD. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Sign a volunteer acknowledgement of Risk and Release and provide signed copies to staff for any </span><span>additional</span><span> volunteers that are recruited to </span><span>assist</span><span> with clean-up efforts</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Complete a Shovel-a-Stop volunteer application</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Warm and reflective clothes &amp; non-slip boots and a shovel</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Be familiar with the safety hazards of this job which are </span><span>stated</span><span> in the agreement</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Be our eyes and ears and report vandalism or any maintenance concerns to city staff by filling out a request through <a href="https://user.govoutreach.com/boulder/faq.php?cmd=shell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inquire Boulder</a></span></span><a href="https://user.govoutreach.com/boulder/faq.php?cmd=shell" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></a></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Be courteous and personable when dealing with the public, such as transit riders</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Report volunteer hours monthly using GivePulse</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span><span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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