Snow Shoveling Program

The City is looking to connect individuals who are willing to help shovel sidewalks and driveways to seniors and individuals with disabilities in Evanston through its Snow Shoveling program. 

The Snow Shoveling program is in its eleventh year of connecting residents with volunteers. The success of this program will continue to benefit seniors and those with disabilities and show the great volunteer spirit of Evanston.

This year, we are expanding the program to offer two volunteer opportunities. You may sign up for either role or choose to participate in both.

Residents Requesting Snow Shoveling Assistance

Are you looking for assistance with snow removal during the winter months? Sign up for the City of Evanston's Snow Shoveling program, which connects residents who are unable to shovel their own sidewalk with volunteers who are willing to provide snow shoveling services. This is a free service and there should be no exchange of money and/or goods. 

Seniors or individuals with disabilities can register for the program by:

• Filling out the online request form.
• Calling Evanston 311.

*Please note that landlords may not use the snow shoveling program as a way of circumventing City requirements regarding snow removal on rental properties. Individuals found to be misusing the City's Snow Shoveling Program by providing inaccurate information regarding their eligibility for assistance will be banned from future use.*

Snow Shoveler Volunteer

Are you looking to help out and get to know your neighbors? This year, we are expanding the program to offer two volunteer opportunities. You may sign up for either role or choose to participate in both. 

Interested volunteers can register for the program by:

• Filling out the online volunteer form.
• Calling Evanston 311.

New This Year: Volunteer Roles

1. Resident Snow Shoveling Volunteer

Eligibility: Ages 18 and older

Help older adults and individuals with disabilities who are unable to shovel their own sidewalks by volunteering to clear snow from their sidewalks. 

Evanston residents often request assistance during harsh winters for snow shoveling; when volunteers submit their contact information to the program list, Evanston residents can be provided with a complete list of available volunteers in their area upon request. The resident is responsible for contacting volunteers from the list provided to them by the City's volunteer program and for scheduling services directly with the volunteer. The volunteer is responsible for completing the task or notifying the resident if they are unable to complete the work. This is a free service and there should be no exchange of money and/or goods. 

2. Accessibility Snow Removal Volunteer

Eligibility: All ages; parental consent required for volunteers under 18

Help keep Evanston accessible and safe during the winter by clearing snow from areas that are essential for safe and accessible travel, including curb cuts, accessible parking spaces and access aisles, and intersection crossing platforms. The City of Evanston's ADA Coordinator will communicate directly with volunteers about opportunities and assignments.