Free lawn care.Given with kindness.
Our young volunteers give their time to help neighbors, with support from their parents. Here’s how we can make each visit a positive experience together.
AGES 8–17
How requesting help works
Check your area
Open Find a Volunteer and choose your state and city.
Send your request
If your city is listed, share your contact details and lawn information.
Connect with a parent
If a family can help, a parent or guardian may contact you to discuss the work and arrange a visit.
A request starts the conversation.
A request isn’t a confirmed visit. Participating locations show where families have signed up; help depends on their availability.
What to expect
Kids giving back
Kids balance school, family, and volunteering. Their parents help with transportation and scheduling.
Help depends on your area
A volunteer listed in your area may be taking a break or have a full schedule. Availability can change.
Parents coordinate visits
If a family can help, the parent or guardian will contact you to discuss the lawn and arrange a visit.
Kindness goes both ways
Welcome the family with kindness. If your plans change, let the parent know as soon as possible.
Patience makes a difference
Immediate help and regular visits aren’t guaranteed. Each family helps when its schedule allows.
Choose work the family can manage.
Our volunteers are children learning to serve their neighbors. Share the yard’s size, condition, access, and any hazards honestly so a parent can decide whether the work fits their child’s abilities and equipment.
A family may decline or stop work that feels too large, difficult, or unsafe. Severely overgrown yards or work needing specialist equipment may be better suited to a professional. Please respect the parent’s decision.
Before your visit
A little preparation helps the family spend its time caring for your lawn.
- Keep pets indoors or safely secured away from the work area.
- Clear toys, loose objects, and pet waste from the lawn.
- Tell the parent about holes, exposed wires, steep areas, or other hazards.
- Discuss gates, access, and the lawn’s size and condition before the visit.
Still waiting for a reply?
If you haven’t heard from a family after several days, contact our team. We can look into your request, but a reply or visit cannot be guaranteed.
Ready to check your area?
Find a VolunteerNeed help with a request? Call (256) 508-9440.