Opportunities From: City of Garland TX

Volunteer: Code Cares - Neighborhood Drainage & Alleyway Cleanup (01.31.26)

Help Clear a Drainage Ditch for a Neighborhood

We’re looking for caring volunteers to join CODE CARES for a neighborhood project that will make a real difference. The neighborhood has a drainage ditch that accumulated branches and litter over time. We're going to help. Volunteers will help remove wood debris and junk clogging a drainage ditch along the back alley, improving safety, drainage, and neighborhood conditions.

This project is conducted in partnership with Garland Code Compliance.

Project Details

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 (Rain or shine)

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Volunteers may finish early depending on team size.)

Location: 4303 Burning Tree Ln, Garland, TX

Point of Contact: Josue Diaz, Volunteer Garland

Partner Department: Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Stormwater, Sanitation

Project Description

Volunteers will help:

Remove wood debris, junk, and obstructions from a drainage ditch along the back alley

Stack debris neatly for City pickup

Assist with general cleanup to restore safe water flow

Volunteers Needed

75 - 100 Volunteers

No carpentry experience required — general labor

Recommended Tools (if available)

If you have these tools, bring them to the project site. It's okay if you don't. 

Wheelbarrows

Machetes, tree limb cutting tools

Gloves & safety glasses

City Support

The City of Garland will provide:

Work gloves

Heavy-duty trash bags

Water for volunteers

Trash collection after the project

Program: Code Cares Program

Help Clear a Drainage Ditch for a Neighborhood

We’re looking for caring volunteers to join CODE CARES for a neighborhood project that will make a real difference. The neighborhood has a drainage ditch that accumulated branches and litter over time. We're going to help. Volunteers will help remove wood debris and junk clogging a drainage ditch along the back alley, improving safety, drainage, and neighborhood conditions.

This project is conducted in partnership with Garland Code Compliance.

Project Details

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 (Rain or shine)

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Volunteers may finish early depending on team size.)

Location: 4303 Burning Tree Ln, Garland, TX

Point of Contact: Josue Diaz, Volunteer Garland

Partner Department: Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Stormwater, Sanitation

Project Description

Volunteers will help:

Remove wood debris, junk, and obstructions from a drainage ditch along the back alley

Stack debris neatly for City pickup

Assist with general cleanup to restore safe water flow

Volunteers Needed

75 - 100 Volunteers

No carpentry experience required — general labor

Recommended Tools (if available)

If you have these tools, bring them to the project site. It's okay if you don't. 

Wheelbarrows

Machetes, tree limb cutting tools

Gloves & safety glasses

City Support

The City of Garland will provide:

Work gloves

Heavy-duty trash bags

Water for volunteers

Trash collection after the project

Program: Code Cares Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jan 31, 2026

Zip Code: 75043

Allow Groups: Yes