Frequently Asked Questions

Snow Bounty connects people who need help with seasonal tasks—like snow shoveling, yard work, or errands—with neighbors who want to earn money or volunteer. Post a bounty, set your price, and someone nearby will get it done.

Click "Sign In" and choose to register with your email or Google account. Once registered, complete your profile to start posting or accepting bounties.

Yes, completely free. No fees to post or accept bounties. The full bounty amount goes to the person who completes the task.

• Sign in and click "Post a Bounty"
• Choose season, category, and frequency
• Enter your address and any details
• Set your bounty amount (or mark as volunteer)
• Submit and wait for someone to accept

Depends on the task. General ranges:

• Driveway shoveling: $15-40
• Sidewalk clearing: $10-25
• Full property: $40-75
• Yard cleanup: $20-50

Higher bounties get accepted faster.

Yes, anytime before someone accepts. If already accepted, contact the helper first to avoid confusion.

Payments happen directly between you and the helper—cash, Venmo, PayPal, whatever you agree on. Snow Bounty doesn't process payments.

After the task is completed to your satisfaction. Inspect the work, pay the helper, then mark the bounty complete and leave a review.

Talk to the helper first—most issues resolve quickly. For serious problems, visit Help & Contact and our team will investigate.

• User reviews and ratings identify trusted helpers
• Badge system highlights verified community members
• Messaging keeps personal info private
• Report system for quick issue handling

Badges show experience and trustworthiness. Key ones:

• Verified: Completed verification
• Snow Champion: 100+ shoveling bounties
• Good Samaritan: 50+ volunteer tasks

See all on the Badges page.