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SMALL ACTS. BIG HEARTS.

A helping hand,
closer to home.

Free yard care from kids and families who care about their neighbors.

Request lawn help Get notified about your city
  • Lawn mowing
  • Leaf raking
  • Snow shoveling
  • Litter pickup

Before you request help

Our volunteers are kids ages 8–17. School and family schedules affect availability. A listing or request does not guarantee service.

LAWN HELP REQUEST

Let’s find a helping hand.

Don’t see your city? Get a one-time email when it’s listed →

Request lawn help

A little help can mean a lot.

Tell us who needs a hand and what kind of help would make a difference.

Online requests are not available yet. For help, email [email protected].

Service is free and depends on volunteer availability; help is not guaranteed. Requests go privately to participating parents or guardians in your selected participating city, with state and country also matched. If a family can help, a parent or guardian will contact you to discuss and arrange service. Requests are not public listings.

Choose a participating location

Choose your city or a nearby listed city. Your request goes to participating parents in this selected location. Enter the actual service address separately below.

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Who needs help?
Who will receive the help?

Select all that apply to the person who needs assistance.

How to reach you
Please provide at least one contact method so a participating family can reach you.
Where help is needed
What would you like help with?
Choose the help you need Select all that apply. Requests must fit the program’s services.
Describe the request so a family can consider whether it fits the program. Program services include mowing, raking leaves, snow shoveling, and litter pickup.
An approximate yard size, slopes, pets, or obstacles can help families plan. Please leave out medical, financial, and other sensitive personal details.
You can share a general timeframe or let the family know you are flexible.
Share general access information only. Do not include lock codes, keys, or security details.
Before you send
Don’t see your city?Notify me when my city is listed

Let us know where you need a hand.

Leave your email, city and state. We’ll send one email when a new participating volunteer signs up in that same city and state. We check once a day at 9 a.m. Central once notifications are active.

This does not submit a help request or guarantee service. The email will link back here so you can request help. We won’t share a child’s name or a family’s contact details.

Online area notifications are not accepting signups yet. Please email [email protected] for help.

A few things to know

Give families time

Please allow 3–7 days for a reply.

Keep the job manageable

Small to medium lawns are best. Severely overgrown lawns may need professional help.

Haven’t heard back?

Contact us so we can follow up with the family.

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Another place to look for help

I Want To Mow Your Lawn connects neighbors with adult volunteers.

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Kindness works best with patience.

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