That's very cute, chiding those who said they'd volunteer to help with the parade if only the chance hadn't passed by goading them into proving they have on the rebound. An interest in establishing friendships? That's funny, in light of your struggle to attribute the correct poster to his comments.
In case you've found no takers, one of your ilk regularly posts here in search of coffee and beer dates; he'd likely jump at your waffles offer. He's in the book, so easy to locate. He also has experience on this topic, having jumped at a second chance to volunteer last winter when the folks who run the local warming centers called for help after the first cold snap. The stories he could tell. Look him up.