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One yard. One team of volunteers. One family with one less worry.
Free · Flexible · Meaningful
Seniors, veterans, and families facing hardship need help keeping up with their yards. You don't need experience — just a willingness to show up.
No surprises. We want you to know what volunteering actually looks like before you apply.
The core of what we do. You mow the grass, trim the edges, and leave the yard clean. Most yards take 45–90 minutes. One visit makes a visible, real difference.
Most commonLeaf removal in fall, light debris cleanup after storms. Often a one-time visit — great if you can only help occasionally.
SeasonalKeeping shrubs manageable for residents who can't safely use cutting tools due to age or limited mobility.
As neededWhen Michigan storms hit, families need fast help. Disaster response volunteers clear debris and restore yards after severe weather events.
Emergency basisThere are no quotas and no required hours. Most volunteers help once or twice a month — whenever it works for them.
A typical service visit including drive time, the job, and a quick check-in with the homeowner. That's it.
That's what most volunteers do. There's no pressure to do more — but many choose to once they see the impact.
Come alone, bring a friend, bring your family, or come with a church group or coworkers. Groups are welcome.
One yard. One team of volunteers. One family with one less worry.
These are the Michigan cities with open service requests right now. If you're nearby, your help goes directly to someone in your own community.
Don't see your city? We're growing. Wherever you are in Michigan, we likely have a need nearby — or we will soon. Apply and we'll find a match.
What you already have in your garage is usually enough. No special gear required.
Here's exactly what happens after you submit your application.
Fill out the short volunteer form with your contact info, location, and equipment.
Our team reviews every application and will reach out within a few days with your login and next steps.
We match you with a nearby service request based on your location and availability. All details in your dashboard.
Head to the property, do the work, and log your hours in your volunteer dashboard. Done — you made a real difference.
Every request comes from someone genuinely struggling. These are your neighbors.
Elderly residents who can no longer safely operate a mower or handle the physical demands of yard work on their own.
Those who served our country and are now dealing with injuries or limited mobility that makes yard work difficult or impossible.
Individuals whose physical conditions make yard work unsafe — often facing HOA complaints or code violations without any help.
Parents juggling work, kids, and finances who simply don't have the time, energy, or money to keep up with yard maintenance.
Those going through surgery recovery or serious illness who need temporary help while they get back on their feet.
Households going through financial difficulty where paying for lawn care — even once — simply isn't possible right now.
For a lot of the people we serve, an overgrown lawn isn't just an eyesore — it's a source of real anxiety. It's a letter from the city. It's a neighbor complaint. It's a sign to them that things are slipping out of control during an already hard time.
We're not trying to solve everything. Community Mow exists to provide temporary relief during difficult seasons — to take one thing off someone's plate when they're elderly, disabled, recovering, or just overwhelmed. That's it.
A few hours of your time can genuinely change how someone feels about their week. That's worth showing up for.
Answers to what most people wonder about before signing up.
A word from our founder
"After 10 years in the landscape industry, I kept meeting people who needed help but had no way to get it. A senior who couldn't afford $40 for a lawn mow. A veteran who couldn't physically do it anymore. Someone recovering from surgery watching their yard get overgrown.
I started Community Mow because the need was obvious and the solution was simple — connect people who can help with people who need it. If you have a mower and a few hours, you can genuinely change someone's week."
The application takes 5 minutes. You don't need experience — just a mower and a willingness to help.
Volunteer when you can. Even one lawn makes a real difference.
