Opportunities From: City of Garland TX

Description:
Volunteer Garland is preparing to launch an exciting new Adopt-A-Program in 2026. We’re looking for individuals and groups who want to be part of it from the start.

This program will give residents, community groups, schools, churches, and businesses the opportunity to adopt and care for a park, street, waterway, or special spot right here in Garland. It’s a chance to build pride, ownership, and lasting impact in your community.

By signing up, you’ll be the first to:

Spots will be limited, and interest is expected to be high.

Let’s build something meaningful—together.

Self Directed Litter Cleanup Program

The City of Garland's Volunteer Office holds guided litter cleanups once a month. The registration for those opportunities will be listed separately on the Get Connected website.

If you want to clean up litter alone, we can help you. Our safety program trains you, provides supplies, and location. 

First Time Experience

Location

The Volunteer Office is located at 525 Tower Street and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please contact the office at 972-205-3583 or email Volunteer@GarlandTx.org to schedule your visit in advance.

Program Restrictions

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult sponsor.

North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge - March 1st - May 31st

Join us in making a difference across our region by participating in the North Texas Community Cleanup! Volunteers of all ages are invited to help remove litter, beautify our neighborhoods, and protect our local parks, creeks, and roadways. Whether you come as an individual, family, or group, your time and effort will help create a cleaner, healthier community for everyone.

Let’s drop into Earth Day by doing a little good for the planet and some paws in need.

Join us from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for our 4th Annual Earth Day Cleanup. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to bring donations for the Garland Animal Shelter. Every donation gets you entered into a raffle to win prizes.

During the cleanup, 4DWNBABES will be joining us for a community skate session, so it is part litter cleanup, part skate sesh.

Want to earn extra volunteer credits? Bring a donation and help the shelter fetch some much-needed supplies. Spring also means kitten season, and the shelter could really use kitten formula for their tiniest residents. Check the links below for other items the shelter currently needs.

After the cleanup, we will roll over to Rick Oden Baseball Field for a free community softball game from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Refreshments will be available during the game. They are not for sale, but donations are welcome. Every dollar goes straight to the Garland Animal Shelter, so you can snack for a good cause. Donations will continue throughout the game.

So come skate by, pitch in, and help us knock it out of the park for Garland’s shelter animals.

Event Timeline

9:00–11:00 AM – Park cleanup, community skate session with 4DWNBABES, and shelter donation drop-off

11:00–12:00 PM – Wrap-up and roll over to Rick Oden Baseball Field

12:00–2:00 PM – Free community softball game & donation collection

During the game – Refreshments available for donation and continued collection of shelter supplies

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