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Free Yard Care for Those
Who Need It Most.

We connect older adults, military veterans, people with disabilities, and neighbors in need with trusted, background-checked volunteers for free lawn care and outdoor help.

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Who qualifies?

Older Adults
Military Veterans
People with Disabilities
Single Parents
Cancer Patients
Others in Need

Submitting on someone’s behalf? You’re in the right place.

Family members, grandchildren, caregivers, friends, and case managers can all complete this form on someone’s behalf — pick your relationship and answer the consent question below honestly. We have a respectful process for every situation.

If you personally noticed a yard concern in your community but aren’t connected to the homeowner, our Mow Notice form is the right path.

Please note: We offer temporary volunteer help with outdoor spaces, based on availability — not a replacement for professional landscapers. Review Expectations of Service

Make this form easier to read:

Who are you requesting help for?

Myself Someone else

Your Name

Your Connection

Your Email (for your case manager login — manage all your clients in one place)

Your Phone

Explain Your Connection

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First Name

Last Name

Confirm Email

Phone Number We may call this number about your request — for example, if a text doesn't reach you.

I double-checked — this number is correct. Continue anyway.

By checking this box, you consent to receive text messages from I Want To Mow Your Lawn about your request (visit confirmations, reminders, and coordination). Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help.

Date of Birth

Job Status

Password

Re-Password

Do you have a relative who lives nearby who could potentially assist with yard work?

Yes No

Relationship

Miles Away

Location

Enter Street Address

PO Boxes are not accepted.

City

State

Zip

Consent

Does the person receiving help know this request is being submitted? *

Yes, they know and would welcome help. I’m helping submit this on their behalf, but I’m not sure they fully understand the process yet. No, they don’t know yet. I am not connected to this person; I just noticed the property.

This sounds like a Mow Notice. If you haven’t personally been asked to request help on someone’s behalf, and you’re alerting us about a yard concern you noticed in your community, the right path is our Mow Notice form.

About Your Needs

How long do you anticipate needing assistance?

This helps us understand your need. Most volunteer visits are one-time — repeat help happens when a volunteer chooses to return, and ongoing maintenance isn’t something we can promise.

How many in the household?

Debt Range (Optional)

Add one current yard photo (Optional)

Optional—but very helpful. A photo taken today or within the past week helps nearby volunteers understand the work, bring the right equipment, and avoid surprises. Focus on the area that needs help most.

Please use a photo taken with your phone or camera within the past 7 days. Google Maps, Street View, satellite images, real-estate listings, and map screenshots may be outdated and should not be used as the current yard photo.

The area that needs help most

Add another photo

Front yard

Back yard

Gate or access point

I confirm this photo was taken within the past 7 days.

Please avoid including people, house numbers, street signs, mail labels, or license plates. A simple photo of the grass or problem area is perfect.

Your photos help approved volunteers and staff plan your visit.

Show a small, cropped photo of my yard on the public requests page so nearby volunteers can see its current state and know what to expect. Your name, exact address, and contact details always stay private, location data is removed, and the full-size photo is never shown — only the trimmed preview. This helps a volunteer say yes with confidence, and you can change your mind anytime. (Optional)

No photo available right now? Submit your request anyway. You can add one later without starting over.

Add a short yard video (Optional)

A short clip helps nearby volunteers see the whole yard. The sound is removed automatically, hidden location data is stripped, and only a small, silent preview is ever shown publicly. Please avoid filming people, house numbers, street signs, mail labels, or license plates.

You may show a short, silent, de-identified clip of my yard on public request pages so nearby volunteers can see the work. We remove the audio and location data and never show my exact address, my name, or the original video. (Optional)

It's okay for a volunteer to take before-and-after photos during the visit. Your exact address will never be shown. (Optional — uncheck if you'd prefer not.)

Optional: Help Us Prioritize Your Request

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Documents are kept strictly confidential

Uploading verification helps us prioritize your request. Files are encrypted, visible only to approved staff, and never shared externally.

Proof of age photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport etc.)

Annual Household Income (Optional)

Proof of income (most recent tax return — 1040 form)

Proof of home ownership (property tax bill)

Received a citation notice from your municipality?

Upload Document for Verification:

Date you received the citation:

Deadline to complete the required work:

Fine Amount:

Reference:

Services Needed

Select the services you need help with (choose up to 3)

Let us know what's most important right now, so volunteers can see whether your request is one they're able to take on.

Landscaping

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Snow Removal Eco-Friendly Pest Control Trimming/Edging Native Plant Gardening Organic Fertilizer Fruits Vegetables & Herb Gardening Plant-Based Mulching Rock Gardens Hardscape Repair Permeable Hardscape Installation Show more

Home improvements

Handrail Installation Doorway Widening Handyman Home Security Installation Security Lights Wheelchair-Ramps Roof Repair Gutter Cleaning Show more

Services Requested

Lawn Mowing

Leaf Removal

Trimming /Edging

Other Home Services

Other Landscaping

Snow Removal

How long since your lawn was last mowed?

Have you reached out to other services for lawn assistance in the past week?

Knowing what you’ve already tried helps us connect you with the right resources. There’s no wrong answer — this isn’t a requirement for our help.

Yes No

More detail about the latest communication

Do you provide your own landscaping equipment?

Yes No

What type of equipment do you own? Select all that apply.

Gas-Powered Electric

Equipment name

e.g., CRAFTSMAN 21-in. 159cc FWD Self-Propelled Mower

Yard Snapshot (optional — takes about a minute)

A few quick taps about your yard — it moves along on its own, and you can skip anytime. The more a volunteer can picture the yard, the faster someone can say yes — and a quick photo at the end helps most of all.

Which outdoor areas need help?

This section is optional, but a few current details help nearby volunteers understand the yard, bring the right equipment, and decide what they can safely manage. Estimates are okay.

Front yard Back yard Side yard Curb strip or sidewalk edge Around driveway or walkway Around fence line Other or not sure

About how tall is the grass right now?

A rough estimate is completely fine.

Under 6 inches Recently manageable 6–12 inches Ankle to mid-calf 12–24 inches Calf to knee-high Over 24 inches Very overgrown — that’s okay Not sure A guess is fine

We may use public map data to estimate yard size for volunteer matching.

How large does the mowable yard feel?

This helps volunteers know what equipment and time may be needed.

Small — postage-stamp yard Average suburban yard Large yard Very large or multiple sections Not sure

Is there a backyard or fenced area?

No backyard — front only Backyard is open and easy to access Backyard has a gate Backyard is locked or difficult to access Not sure

About how wide is the gate?

Most push mowers need about 24 inches — a rough guess is totally fine. Not sure? You can add a quick photo of the gate at the end and a volunteer will judge it.

Under 36 inches 36–42 inches Over 42 inches Not sure

Anything volunteers should know about the ground?

Mostly flat Sloped or hilly Uneven ground Wet or muddy areas Rocks, roots, or holes Narrow or tight areas Stairs or retaining walls nearby Not sure

Any obstacles or safety notes?

This never disqualifies a request — it just helps volunteers come prepared.

Branches or sticks Toys, furniture, or items in the yard Pet waste Pets may be outside Poison ivy or thorny brush Ticks or heavy weeds Broken glass or sharp objects Low branches Septic lid, sprinkler heads, or exposed concrete/covers No major concerns Other

If a volunteer only has limited time, what should they focus on first?

Front yard or most visible area Back yard The area mentioned in a citation A pathway or access area Whatever the volunteer thinks is most manageable The whole yard, if at all possible

How would you like the grass cut?

Totally optional. Volunteers use their judgment based on conditions, safety, equipment, grass type, and the time they have — preferences are helpful guidance, never a guarantee.

Use the volunteer’s best judgment Recommended Leave it a little taller Easier on the lawn in heat or drought Cut it somewhat shorter if conditions allow When equipment and conditions permit I have a specific preference You can add a short note below Not sure That’s okay

Your preference in a few words (optional — e.g. "about 3 inches", "don’t cut the wildflower patch")

Do you know the grass type? (optional)

Volunteers are neighbors, not turf professionals — they’ll do their best within what’s safe and possible, and no volunteer is ever asked to scalp a lawn or provide professional treatment.

I understand that if the yard is larger or more overgrown than expected, a volunteer may only be able to complete the highest-priority area during one visit. *

This helps avoid an all-or-nothing situation and lets one visit still make a difference.

Anything else about the yard? (optional)

Thanks — this sounds like it may take extra time or equipment. We’ll still review your request, but we may need photos, a larger volunteer team, a partner organization, or a focus on the most urgent area first.

Your Situation

We treat every request with dignity and compassion. Sharing your story helps us understand how we can best help you.

Please share more about your situation, needs, and any challenges you're facing.

The more detail you share, the easier it is for a volunteer to understand your need and step forward.

Do you have any disabilities or medical conditions that affect your ability to maintain your yard?

Yes No Prefer Not to Say

What day-to-day activities do you need assistance with? (Optional)

Military Service

Veteran Verification

If you're a military veteran, you may provide documentation so we can verify your status in our system. This helps us better prioritize service for veterans with the greatest need, including those with service-connected disabilities, and helps us report impact accurately to funding partners that support this work.

Are you a military veteran?

Thank you for your service. A few additional questions will help us verify your status and better match support:

Which branch did you serve in? (Required)

Air Force Navy Army Marines National Guard Coast Guard Space Force Reserves

When did you serve? (Required)

Start Date End Date

Upload DD-214 or VA paperwork (sensitive information may be blacked out)

Preview

Choose an image file or drag it here.

Do you have a VA service-connected disability rating? (Optional)

Yes No Prefer not to say

Disability Rating (Optional)

If you choose to share it, this information helps us better prioritize support for those with the greatest need. Your disability rating is kept private and never shared publicly.

Allow volunteers to see that I am a disabled veteran so they can prioritize my request. (Optional)

If you leave this unchecked, your disability information will only be used internally to help us prioritize your request and report impact to our grant partners. It will not be visible to volunteers or the public.

Why we ask: This information serves two purposes: (1) it helps us internally prioritize veterans with the greatest need and report accurate data to grant partners, and (2) if you opt in above, it allows volunteers to see your veteran status badge on the request feed so they can better understand your situation. Verified disabled veterans also contribute to impact data that helps us secure grants to serve more veterans.

Are you an Active Military Family?

Yes No

Learn more about how IWTMYL supports veterans →
Also see: Project EverGreen's Program for Military Families

Final Details

How did you hear about us?

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Please note: I Want To Mow Your Lawn is a volunteer-powered program. We do our best to help everyone who reaches out, but we reserve the right to decline or discontinue any service request at our discretion. Submitting a request does not guarantee service. We’ll always let you know if we’re unable to assist.

I understand that I Want To Mow Your Lawn is a free volunteer service, that service is not guaranteed, and that the program may decline or end a request at its discretion.

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Free Yard Care for ThoseWho Need It Most.

Who qualifies?

Received a citation notice from your municipality?

Thank you for your service. A few additional questions will help us verify your status and better match support:

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Free Yard Care for Those
Who Need It Most.