Snow Angels
For the list of neighbourhoods in need of volunteers, please scroll to the bottom of the page.
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 2021 to 2022 winter season, with requests being weather dependent
Start Now
Start the volunteer process to become a Snow Angel.
Access Support from the Snow Angels Program
You must be a resident of Coquitlam and be unable to shovel your own adjacent city sidewalk (does not include personal walkways/driveways) due to a physical disability or restriction, over the age of 65 or concerned that the physical exertion from a heavy snowfall is too much.
Qualifications
Resident of Coquitlam with an adjacent city sidewalk (does not include walkways/driveways).
- 65 years of age or older
- Under 65 years of age, with a disability
- Claim the Seniors or Disability Homeowner Grant
- Unable to clear the snow on your adjacent city sidewalk
- Must complete a Snow Angels Application Form (includes a waiver to be signed (PDF))
No Match? Here’s What to Do Next
All eligible Snow Angel applicants will be placed on a list of addresses to be considered. While we do our best, the City cannot predict the magnitude of snowfalls, the availability of volunteers or the number of eligible applicants. Even as an approved applicant, the Snow Angels program cannot guarantee that volunteers will be dispatched to clear your sidewalks in the event of a snowfall.
Under the City’s Boulevard Maintenance Bylaw (PDF), it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove snow and ice from all sidewalks bordering their property within 10 hours after a snowfall. Please plan ahead and ensure arrangements have been made. This may include reaching out to friends, family, neighbours or hiring a private snow removal company.
Neighbourhoods In Need of Volunteers
Austin Heights |
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| Nelson St. | 340 block |
Burquitlam |
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| Porter St. | 720 block |
Cariboo |
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| Foster Ave. | 720 block |
Chineside |
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| Thermal Dr. | 910 block |
| Park Cres. | 2220 block |
| Baker Dr. | 800 block |
| Huron Dr. | 2350 block |
Dartmoor |
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| Burian Dr. | 2580 block |
| Solar Crt. | 280 block |
| Hickey Dr. | 330 block |
David/Coast Meridian |
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| Sadie Cres. | 1250 block |
Eagle Ridge |
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| Brewster Dr. | 2600 block |
| Brewster Dr. | 2650 block |
| Daimler St. | 1300 block |
| Delahaye Dr. | 3000 block |
| Eagleridge Dr. | 1140 block |
| Lansdowne Dr. | 1260 block |
| Condor Cres. | 1170 block |
| Kestrel Crt. | 1150 block |
Harbour Chines |
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| Gatensbury St. | 700 block |
| Gatensbury St. | 740 block |
Harbour Village |
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| Mariner Way | 3120 block |
| Mariner Way | 3140 block |
Leeward Crt. |
3150 block |
Laurentian Belaire |
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| Alouette Dr. | 400 block |
| Cultus Crt. | 2750 block |
| Foster Ave. | 1800 block |
| Hickey St. | 520 block |
| Hickey St. | 530 block |
| Walnut Cres. | 1850 block |
| Warrenton Ave. | 2370 block |
| Bromley St. | 400 block |
Maillardville |
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| Delestre Ave. | 960 block |
Ranch Park |
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| Wagon Wheel Cir. | 2960 block |
| Daybreak Ave. | 2700 block |
| Westlake Dr. | 2700 block |
| Goldstream Cres. | 2760 block |
| Clearwater Way | 570 block |
| Clearwater Way | 730 block |
Westwood Plateau |
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| Purcell Dr. | 1440 block |
| Silverberry Crt. | 2800 block |
| Robson Dr. | 2960 block |
| Jade Pl. | 2550 block |
| Sultan Pl. | 3300 block |
| Pinetree Way. | 1620 block |
| Deer's Leap Pl. | 1700 block |
| Platinum Ln. | 2500 block |
| Plateau Blvd. | 3080 block |
| Wingrove Terr. | 3300 block |