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Shovel snow off a public path

A snowed-in public path cleared down to the pavement, before and after.

What this is for
A safe, walkable path, bus stop, or hydrant in winter
What the person actually does
Shovel snow and ice off a public path, bus stop, or fire hydrant access so people can pass safely. Bring a shovel you own; nothing to buy.
About 25 minutes of real work. Delivers 1 path cleared of snow.
Proof they have to send (photo or video)
  • No identifiable faces. Photograph the place, items, or result, never a person. If a bystander is in frame, reframe or blur. Never depict anyone who appears vulnerable (e.g. unhoused, distressed, or a child).
  • Capture a BEFORE and AFTER of the same stretch from the same spot.
  • Pile snow clear of the path and hydrant; photograph the cleared pavement, not people.
You pay$12

Where your $12 goes

  • Pays the person fairly ($18/hr) for about 40 minutes of real work, travel, and sending the photo$12
  • Supplies they buy, plus card and platform fees$0

A paid civic service that pays people fairly. Not a charity.

Secure checkout. Payment runs through Stripe; your deed is funded and handed to the engine the moment it confirms. The engine then sources a verified local person under a strict spend cap.

A paid civic service. Not a charity, not tax-deductible.

What we tell the person doing it

The doer can ask anything in the app and gets an instant answer from the deed itself. A few they ask most:

What photo proof do you need?
Send photo or video of the result. Rules: No identifiable faces. Photograph the place, items, or result, never a person. If a bystander is in frame, reframe or blur. Never depict anyone who appears vulnerable (e.g. unhoused, distressed, or a child). Capture a BEFORE and AFTER of the same stretch from the same spot. Pile snow clear of the path and hydrant; photograph the cleared pavement, not people.
How much do I get paid?
This deed pays $12 for your time (a fair ~$18/hr for about 40 minutes including travel and proof), and $0 is set aside for any supplies plus fees. Payment releases from escrow once your proof passes review.
Do I need to keep people out of frame?
No identifiable people, ever. Photograph the place, the items, or the result. If someone is in frame, reframe or blur before you send it.