With nearly non-stop snowfall this December, Senior Support Services is reminding Norfolk County residents to help support the Snowbuddies program, a free volunteer snow-removal service for seniors and people with disabilities.
The program pairs local volunteers—often high school students earning community service hours—with “Snowbuddies” who need help keeping sidewalks and driveways clear.
Safety at Home Coordinator Cristy Major told us in November that the demand has been especially high, with many older adults facing isolated conditions or fixed incomes that make professional snow removal unaffordable.
Since then, the weather has only gotten worse.
Right now, the program supports 190 clients, with dozens more already requesting a Snowbuddy, but volunteers remain in short supply.
Major emphasized that the program is more than just snow removal.
Volunteers are asked to commit for the full season and are matched as close to home as possible.
Anyone can volunteer—there is no age limit, though younger helpers require parental permission. Residents interested in helping can sign up or learn more by visiting seniorsupport.ca or contacting Senior Support Services directly.
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