29 volunteers help shovel out disabled

(WPRI) Numerous volunteers helped in their communities on Tuesday, donating their time and effort to shovel out elderly and disabled residents.

More than 115 residents in and around the capital city asked for help shoveling outside of their homes after almost one foot of snow was dumped in the area.

On Tuesday, 29 Serve Rhode Island volunteers helped to shovel out driveways, walkways and steps for 65 residents. One volunteer took on six shoveling jobs, while several took on three or more volunteer assignments.

According to Serve Rhode Island, 30 residents are still in need of snow removal. Some volunteers who couldnt take assignments on Tuesday will plan on snow clean up Wednesday.

Volunteer Jon Marland told Eyewitness News that his goal is to pay it forward.

"Somewhere down the road, I'm going to need the same thing and maybe people will come to my house and be able to thank me when I need it, he said.

Anyone interested can sign up at serverhodeisland.org .

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29 volunteers help shovel out disabled