Last year was a busy year for Richmond’s Snow Angels and with the winter weather quickly approaching, recruitment is underway for volunteers.
Heavy snowfall can cause challenges for some residents, particularly senior citizens and residents with illnesses, disabilities or mobility challenges.
Richmond’s volunteer Snow Angels program is back for its eighth year to lend a hand to those in need of assistance this winter by removing snow from sidewalks and walkways.
This program is volunteer-driven and is dependent on resources, severity of the storm and the priority needs of callers.
An accumulation of five or more centimetres of snow is needed to activate the program. Although assistance is not guaranteed, participating volunteers will make every effort to help all qualified callers.
If you would like to become a Snow Angel volunteer, visit IcanHelp.Richmond.ca, call 604-244-1208 or email [email protected]. You may select the geographic community you wish to serve or provide your services city-wide.
Snow Angels are to provide their own transportation, equipment and protective gear including shovels, proper footwear, gloves, jackets, etc.
If you are a resident in need of the program, requests should be made in advance of a storm by contacting a Snow Angel coordinator at your closest community centre or by calling 604-244-1208. A full list of coordinators can be found online at Richmond.ca/Winter.
