Thank you for your interest in participating. We are recruiting up to 15 seniors (aged 55+) to help identify opportunities to make the Gilmore and Shellmont neighbourhoods more age-friendly.

Applications to participate are being accepted until 5:00pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Age-friendly neighbourhoods support seniors with wide-ranging needs and resources to remain healthy, active and engaged. For this reason, we are seeking seniors living in the Gilmore and Shellmont neighbourhoods with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, needs and abilities to participate.

Neighbourhood Group Details

  • Up to 15 participants will be selected based on eligibility and availability. Selection will be made amongst eligible applicants, with steps taken to ensure diverse representation.
  • No special expertise is required.
  • To be eligible, applicants must be age 55+ and live in the Gilmore / Shellmont neighbourhoods.
  • All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by Friday, September 26, 2025.
  • The Gilmore / Shellmont Neighbourhood Group will meet five (5) times from October to November.
  • A final report and recommendations will be published in early 2026.

To apply for the Neighbourhood Group:

  • Please complete the form below.
  • If you require assistance completing this form, please call 604-276-4175.
  • All responses will be kept private. Information provided could be summarized and reported with names and personal information removed.

The City of Richmond strives to offer accessible and inclusive programs for everyone. Meetings will be held in a wheelchair/scooter accessible location and a variety of accommodations are available.

Again, thank you for your interest.