Two volunteer services centred around property maintenance are offered through Cold Lake and District FCSS: Snow Angels and Lawn Busters. To volunteer for either of these programs, please call 780-594-4495 or email fcss@coldlake.com

Snow Angels

Have you ever spotted a "Snow Angels" sign in a neighbour's yard and wondered what it meant? The Snow Angels program aims to encourage neighbours to help one another and thereby build a caring and engaged community. Residents in need of snow removal have Snow Angel signs placed in their yards. The program relies on the good will of neighbourhood volunteers: youth, seniors, families, community groups, and corporate volunteers who shovel snow for residents needing assistance with snow removal.

Residents who need assistance removing snow are eligible for this program. Placement of a Snow Angel sign on a yard is not a guarantee that snow will be removed. The program runs from mid-October to mid-April, with signs distributed and picked up by FCSS staff.

If you meet the eligibility and require assistance with snow removal, please contact Cold Lake and District FCSS beginning Oct. 1 at 780-594-4495.

Nominate your Angel

Has someone been an Angel and helped you shovel? Say thanks by nominating them as a Snow Angel with the City of Cold Lake. By nominating your volunteer, they will receive a token of appreciation and certificate signed by the mayor. Please complete a nomination form (PDF).

Lawn Busters

Need some assistance with minor yard work, or have some time and energy to lend to a neighbour? Sign up for the Lawn Busters program though Cold Lake and District FCSS. Volunteers are matched with those who need help with yard maintenance due to health or mobility challenges. Lawn Busters volunteers are available to mow lawns, water gardens, water lawns, and rake leaves.

Lawn Busters volunteers do not clean animal waste, move heavy objects, or perform junk removal.