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Shovel For Seniors

Every Canadian winter brings challenges for seniors. Our volunteers show up — shovel in hand — to ensure elderly community members can safely navigate their homes, access medical care, and stay connected.

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Volunteer shoveling snow for a senior

Driveway & Walkway Clearing

Volunteers clear driveways, front walks, and access paths — making sure seniors can safely leave their home after a snowfall.

Reliable & Scheduled

Registered seniors receive consistent service throughout the winter season, not just after major storms.

Safety First

Falls on icy walkways are a leading cause of injury in seniors. Our program directly prevents hospitalizations and promotes independence.

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Get help or volunteer with Shovel For Seniors on My TCHF

My TCHF is our free community app. One account lets seniors and their families request help at home, and lets volunteers clear driveways, walkways and front steps after a snowfall. It works in any browser on your phone, tablet or computer.

Need help at home?

For seniors 65+ and the family and friends who look after them. You need an email address and the address of the home.

  1. 1

    Create your free account

    Sign up with your email or Google, then choose Get Help.

  2. 2

    Add the home

    Your own home, or a parent's or friend's as Family & friends. Several family members can share one home.

  3. 3

    TCHF approves the home

    A coordinator confirms we serve the area and emails you when it is approved.

  4. 4

    Request help

    Say what needs clearing and how soon. Photos are optional.

  5. 5

    A verified volunteer comes

    You get an arrival time by email and in the app, then see before and after photos and rate the visit.

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Want to volunteer?

For adults and high-school students. Get verified once, then help neighbours near you on your own schedule.

  1. 1

    Create your account

    Sign up, then choose Volunteer.

  2. 2

    Verify your identity

    A quick ID photo and selfie through Stripe Identity. TCHF never stores your ID images.

  3. 3

    Police record check

    Adults need a Vulnerable Sector Check. The app writes the confirmation letter for your police service.

  4. 4

    Sign the volunteer agreement

    E-sign it in the app. A parent or guardian co-signs for volunteers under 18.

  5. 5

    Start a shift, log your hours

    Pick up jobs near you and download a signed Hours Letter for school community hours.

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Season

Runs November to April. Out of season, the app shows when the program opens again.

Equipment

The household provides a shovel (and salt, if you have some). Volunteers bring their time.

Verified volunteers

Adults pass an ID check and a Vulnerable Sector Check before visiting any home.

Privacy first

You see an arrival time, never a volunteer's location. Photo location data is removed.

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