SnowBusters - Clear snow for a Sherwood Park resident in need this winter

SnowBusters is a volunteer snow removal service for seniors and/or persons with disabilities in Strathcona County (Sherwood Park and nearby communities). Eligible residents are matched with volunteers who commit to clearing snow from a residents’ walkway or driveway within 72 hours after each snowfall. SnowBusters volunteers are an essential part of making a life-changing experience for our community, whether you become a SnowBuster or simply help out a neighbour. Help to build a stronger, safer community and create an opportunity for an important connection.

What will I do as a SnowBuster volunteer?
Clear sidewalks and driveway of snow and ice for a low income senior or person with a disability

When and how much time do I have to commit?
Averages 30-60 minutes per week, depending on the amount of snowfall.  Snow is unpredictable so you’ll need to have flexibility to shovel within 72 hours after each snowfall

Where?
You’ll tell us where in Strathcona County you want to volunteer, and we’ll match you with a residence in that area

Is this a good opportunity for me?
- All ages and groups are welcome
        - If you are under 13, you’ll need to sign up with an adult who will volunteer with you
        - If you are between 13-17 years old, you will need to get your parent or guardian to consent to you volunteering and agree to support your volunteer work
- If you are 18+, you will need to get a Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check) - available at no cost from the RCMP with a letter from us.
- Groups, Families, and Teams can commit to one or more address together, but must ensure they can self-manage scheduling so that snow removal is completed as needed - please contact us to talk further about whether this could work for your group/family/team

To volunteer you need to be able to:
 - Physically able to shovel snow
 - Be able to commit the time to shovel as needed throughout the winter season
 - Comfortable with working alone 
 - Able to get to the residence that you are assigned to
 - Confident in communicating with the resident you are assigned to (for example, if you can’t shovel because of illness and need to let the resident know)
 - Outfit yourself with appropriate cold weather gear to keep warm and stay safe; the resident will provide snow shovels and ice melt (and some may have a snow blower too)

Please note, this program does not include residents who live in the city of Edmonton. As we try to match volunteers with with residents near their own home, Snowbusters volunteers should live in Sherwood Park or Strathcona county.