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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Snow Angels
Organizations: Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre
Phone Numbers: 2-1-1
Email: 55plusboard@gmail.com
Website: www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/thunder-bay-55-...
Address: 700 River St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 3S6
Location: Located on River St near Rockwood Ave N
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Hours of service vary
Contacts: Tessa Hettrick
807-684-3277 * tessa.hettrick@thunderbay.ca
Service Description: Connects eligible, registered seniors with volunteers who will provide snow removal services at no cost
  • Registered seniors will be matched with a volunteer who will provide snow removal services for the duration of the winter season (up to the last snowfall of winter 2023/2024)
  • Volunteers will shovel a walkway (pathway) from the senior's door to the road within 72 hours of a snowfall of 3cm or more
There is no guarantee of services and driveway shovelling and/or windrow removal are not provided and cannot be requested under ANY circumstances.
Volunteer Opportunities
  • Volunteer opportunities are available, please contact Supports Services Coordinator
  • Volunteers will be matched with a senior in their area, a shovel, tuque and mitts are provided
Application: Contact 211 for program intake; Contact Supports Services Coordinator for volunteer opportunities
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Seniors who are:

  • 65 years of age and older, AND

  • have no other capable members residing in their home to help shovel


Volunteers:

  • over 16 years of age

  • in good physical health and

  • reliable
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 4-16-2025


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