Closing an important gap in essential home maintenance for neighbors, the Broomfield Pals program was created several years ago to keep neighbors safe and their homes compliant. The program consists of two parts: Snow Pals during the winter and Yard Pals during the spring and summer. The Yard Pals program connects local volunteers with neighbors who need lawn mowing support for the spring and summer months. The program brings neighbors together and ensures residents of Broomfield receive the support they need to care for their homes.
Each spring, Yard Pals volunteers assist a Broomfield resident with lawn mowing support for neighbors in need. Volunteers are matched with a resident near their home, allowing for flexibility in scheduling and as a convenience to both the volunteer and the resident. Volunteers are asked to commit to mowing the front and back lawn twice a month for one resident for the sea-son. This program is designed to help fixed-income and low-mobility residents stay code compliant, providing peace of mind to residents on the program.
These hometown volunteers provide a critical service, especially for seniors in Broomfield. But not all residents who need assistance are seniors. Some Yard Pals participants could have medical conditions that prohibit them from engaging in physically demanding activity, while others may be providing 24-hour care to their loved ones, leaving them without the time necessary to complete outdoor chores.
One of the most inspiring things about the Yard Pals program is the relationships formed between volunteers and their neighbors. While not a program requirement, some volunteers stay in touch with their Pals year-round, attending outings together or helping with projects beyond the growing season. These connections between neighbors fuel the small-town sense of community Broomfield is known for fostering. In short, the Yard Pals program has the benefit of continually building community.
One community member had this to say about the Broomfield Pals program. “I am so grateful that the City and County of Broomfield has such practical assistance that lets me age in the same community that I have lived in my entire adult life.” – Broomfield Pals Recipient, E.N.
Volunteers are the backbone of many programs and services offered by the City and County of Broomfield. If you would like to lend a helping hand as a Yard Pal volunteer, visit Broomfield.org/BroomfieldPals to learn more about the program and sign up. It’s a great way to make a difference for a neighbor.
