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Laramie resident describes Snow Angels program, says sign-up is quick and shifts take about 10–15 minutes
Summary
Shelby Kennedy, a Laramie resident and University of Wyoming employee, described volunteering with the Snow Angels program that connects neighbors to clear sidewalks. She outlined the City of Laramie signup process and said most volunteer visits take about 10–15 minutes.
Shelby Kennedy, a Laramie resident who works at the University of Wyoming, described her experience volunteering with the Snow Angels program and urged neighbors to consider signing up.
Kennedy said the program pairs volunteers with residents who can’t clear snow from sidewalks or driveways. “The process to sign up to be a Snow Angel is super easy,” she said, explaining that she signed up via the City of Laramie’s volunteer website, completed a short form and received a follow‑up call to discuss placement and capacity.
She described the work as brief and neighborhood‑oriented. “For me, the time commitment to be a snow angel was really, probably 10 or 15 minutes,” Kennedy said, adding that most assignments were close to her home so travel was minimal. Volunteers typically shovel a sidewalk or a driveway to keep pedestrian routes clear.
Kennedy said the program delivers tangible community benefits and personal satisfaction. “It’s just kinda fulfilling to be able to do this too,” she said, noting that volunteers often do not meet the people they help but know they are keeping sidewalks passable for walkers and shoppers.
Kennedy framed Snow Angels as an accessible way for residents to help neighbors during winter: a short time commitment, an easy online sign‑up, and localized assignments. The transcript does not record any formal action or vote related to her remarks.
