Be an angel. Help a local senior.
Snow Angels is a program where volunteers shovel the driveways and walkways of seniors’ homes. By joining this program, you will make a significant difference by providing a helping hand to seniors in need.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone can volunteer. Our volunteers are made up of students, community members, businesses and non-profit organizations. We have partnered with Wood Buffalo Volunteers for this program. Click on the button below to sign-up!
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What to expect
The program expects that the Snow Angel will shovel the driveway within 48 hours of a snow fall, which aligns with Municipal bylaws. However, we do encourage every Snow Angel to shovel as soon as possible after a snowfall. This will allow the senior greater mobility and access to and from their residence.
Should you not be able to complete the volunteer commitment, we ask that you let the Social Program Advisor know so that a replacement volunteer can be assigned to the home.
Shovels and ice scrapers will be given to each senior resident that registers for the program.
Program history
Snow Angels began as a partnership with the municipality and the Fort McMurray Public School District in 2009. It was a pilot project in the downtown core originally using students from Dr. K. A. Clark and Fort McMurray Composite High School.
The program has since expanded to include the whole urban service area of Fort McMurray with students, community members, businesses and organizations volunteering to shovel the walkways and driveways of seniors’ homes in the community.