Snow Angels

The Snow Angels program matches Delta seniors who need their walkway and/or sidewalk cleared with volunteers in the community who enjoy helping others.

The service is available to Delta residents 65 years of age and older who have physical limitations and do not have others in their household or nearby who are able to assist. Older residents 70+ who have physical limitations will receive first priority.

Applicants will receive a phone call and letter of confirmation informing them a snow angel has been assigned.

As of November 15, 2022, the application period is now over. Any applications received after November 14 will automatically be put on a waitlist. The Snow Angel service is subject to volunteer availability; you will only be contacted if a Snow Angel becomes available. For more information call 604-952-3000.

Please note that Recipients must apply every year for the Snow Angels Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

- Residents 65+ living in single-family homes in Delta, who have a physical limitation or disability that leaves them unable to shovel their own
  sidewalk
- Seniors residing in a single-family home where there is no able-bodied person under the age of 65 living in the residence or nearby
- Seniors 70+ who have physical limitations will receive first priority
- Seniors living in an apartment, condominium, townhouse, or housing complex do not qualify for this program as snow clearing is the responsibility of the landlord or strata council
- Seniors must apply annually for the Snow Angels program.
- Call 604-952-3000, online, or at any Delta Recreation Centre.
- The application period is Oct 17 -Nov 14.
- Applicants will receive a confirmation informing them a Snow Angel has been assigned. If you do not receive a confirmation please make alternate arrangements for snow removal.
- Applications received after Nov 14 are automatically put on the waitlist. Applicants will only be contacted if a Snow Angel becomes available.
- Snow Angel are assigned on a priority basis.
- Snow Angels are automatically deployed to shovel walkways and/or sidewalks after a snow accumulation of no less than 5cm
- The service is not provided at a specific time. Snow Angels are dependent on resources, the severity of the storm, the number of volunteers available and the priority needs of other recipients.
- There is no contact between Snow Angel volunteer and recipient. They arrive, shovel, and leave.
- Snow angels are automatically deployed when there are snow accumulations of 5 cm or more.
- The service is not provided at a specific time. Snow Angels are dependent on
  resources, the severity of the storm, the number of volunteers available, and the priority needs of other recipients.
- Snow Angel volunteers will not shovel until the snow has stopped falling and it is safe to travel on the roads.