Be a Snow Angel and help a local senior

Municipality encourages residents to volunteer to shovel snow this winter

Winter is coming, and the Municipality is looking for dedicated, outgoing and caring community members to become Snow Angels. Snow Angels volunteer to shovel the personal walkways and driveways of seniors’ homes in the community. 

“Shoveling may seem like a small thing, but it makes a big difference for seniors,” said Steve Andrejiw, Social Program Advisor with Culture and Social Development. “Taking a few minutes to clear snow from a senior’s driveway and walkway, helps ensure they can safely access their home, while creating opportunities to connect with neighbours and build a stronger community.”

Shovels and ice scrapers are provided by the Municipality and delivered to volunteers by Municipal staff.

Sign up to be a volunteer

The Municipality has partnered with FuseSocial for volunteer registration. To register as a volunteer, sign up on Wood Buffalo Volunteers at woodbuffalovolunteers.ca and search Snow Angels under opportunities or click here to go directly to the registration webpage.

Anyone can be a Snow Angel

The Snow Angel program began as a pilot project in 2009 with nine homes. Now in its 12^th year, the Snow Angel program has grown to more than 100 homes.

Anyone can volunteer! The Snow Angels program provides a great volunteering opportunity for individuals and for businesses, social profits or community organizations looking to volunteer as a team. Volunteers receive a Community Angel Certificate of Recognition acknowledging their commitment to seniors in our region.

For more information, visit, rmwb.ca/snowangels.

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