Sign Up Today for Somerville’s Teen Snow Shoveling Program

The 2024/25 Somerville Teen Shoveling Program, a paid opportunity for youth to help local seniors and homeowners with disabilities after a snowstorm, is currently accepting applications. 

Sign Up to Shovel 

The program is available for teens aged 14 to 19 years old. All interested youths must submit an application. Youths aged 18 or 19 must also submit a CORI form. Interested Somerville youth are invited to attend an informational session on Thursday, November 14, at the City Hall Annex Building (50 Evergreen Ave.) from 3:30 to 4 p.m. More information sessions will be scheduled as the season continues. 

Once registered for the program, youth will be assigned one or more homes for the duration of the snow season, and will be contacted by their assigned homeowner after each storm.  

Sign Up for Shoveling Assistance 

 Somerville residents interested in receiving snow shoveling assistance must submit an application and a CORI form to the Somerville’s Council on Aging's Holland Street Center (167 Holland St.) and appear at the Holland Street Center in person with a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport). Forms may be completed ahead of time or upon arrival at the Center.  

The payment rates for assignment for the 2024/25 season is as follows: 

*In case of extremely heavy snowfalls, or extremely cold temperatures, prices may change or all jobs may not be able to be completed. Talk with the program coordinator to learn more. 

**Driveway spots will be shoveled but snow removal from an actual vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. 

***No snow blowers will be used by teens 

To learn more, or ask any questions, please contact Daniel Harris at dharris@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 ex 2406. 

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.