Code Cares Volunteer Project

Neighborhood Yard Cleanup and Volunteer Training Project

Volunteer Garland is seeking volunteers to assist with a special Code Cares community service project helping an elderly Garland resident who is currently hospitalized and unable to maintain their property.

This project will focus on trimming overgrown vegetation, improving visibility and accessibility around the property, and helping restore the yard to a safer condition for the resident and neighborhood.

This opportunity is also part of Volunteer Garland’s developing "Volunteer University” initiative, where volunteers can learn practical community service and basic lawn care skills while working alongside City staff and community volunteers.

Project Details

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026; If inclement weather, will reschedule for Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Same time.
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 613 W. Vista Drive, Garland, TX

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for volunteers willing to help in a variety of ways, including:

• Trimming overgrown vegetation

• Learning how to safely use lawn care equipment

• Moving brush and debris to the designated dropoff area

• Assisting team leaders with general cleanup efforts

• Supporting neighbors and building community connections

No experience is necessary.

Some volunteers may help operate equipment while others may simply assist by moving debris and helping with cleanup. Both roles are equally important to the success of the project.

Equipment and Supplies

Volunteer Garland will provide:

• Bottled water

• Work gloves

• Three pole trimmers

We currently have very limited equipment and are especially in need of:

• Lawn mowers

• Weed eaters

• Rakes

• Clippers

• Loppers

• Hand tools for yard work and cleanup

If you own lawn care equipment or hand tools and are willing to bring them, your support would greatly help the project. We will do what we can with what we have.

Volunteer Training Opportunity

This project is intended to be both a service opportunity and a hands-on learning experience.

Volunteers interested in learning how to safely use lawn care equipment will have the opportunity to receive basic guidance and training during the project. Volunteers who do not wish to use equipment are absolutely welcome to participate by assisting with debris removal and cleanup support.

We especially need many helping hands to move cut vegetation and debris to the designated dropoff point so Garland Sanitation can collect it the following day.

Age Requirements

This opportunity is open to volunteers ages 12 and older.

Project Goal

Our goal is not only to help a resident in need, but also to create a positive and welcoming environment where neighbors can meet, make friends, learn new skills, and work together to improve the community.

We hope this will be a fun, meaningful, and community focused evening of service

Questions?

Volunteer Garland
972-205-3583
VolunteerGarland.org