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About the Program
The Snow Angel program attempts to unite people who need help clearing their adjacent City sidewalks of snow, with eager volunteers from our community who want to help.
When it snows, City crews clear our roadways and property owners clear their sidewalks, driveways/walkways (includes city adjacent sidewalks) – all in an effort to keep Coquitlam moving. But for some members of our community, particularly seniors, moving snow is a difficult task. Snow Angels will respond to requests made to the City by those who are unable to shovel their own adjacent City sidewalk due to physical disabilities or restrictions.
Volunteer to be a Snow Angel
Snow Angels can be anyone who wishes to volunteer to help make our City’s sidewalks safer for those in need. Individuals, groups or families may sign up to become Snow Angels volunteers together. Individual volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Groups or families who wish to volunteer together must have a designated team leader. The team leader must be 19 years of age or older and will be responsible for the group.
Once the volunteer screening process is complete, the City staff will provide training and equipment to Snow Angel Volunteers to assist qualified, pre-approved residents that they are matched with.
Qualifications
- 16 years of age or older
- Coquitlam resident
- In adequate physical shape and capable of clearing snow
- Commitment: 1 to 2 homes per individual each session; the volunteer term will run all of the 2022 to 2023 winter season, with requests being weather dependent
Start Now
Start the volunteer process to become a Snow Angel.
Snow Angels Volunteer Stories
Curious what it’s like to volunteer as a Snow Angel? We’ve reached out to past volunteers to see what the experience was like for them. See their stories below.
Want to be featured as a Snow Angel and share your volunteer story? Snap a photo and send it to the Community Services staff.
