SERVE at Home is a way for your family to spread kindness and help our community on your own, anytime, anywhere! We want to keep Austin volunteering all week long!

Parks have been in high demand recently and people have not always been picking up after themselves! For this activity, you will work with your family to help keep our parks clean and beautiful by picking up litter at a local park of your choosing.

Activity Requirements

• This activity is great for all ages!
• You will need to provide the supplies for this activity. You can complete this activity on your own anytime during the month.

Activity Directions

Supplies Needed:

• Bags to collect trash and recycling
• Gloves and/or a trash grabber
• Water bottle
• Closed-toed shoes
• Weather appropriate clothing

Instructions:

• Choose a park, empty lot, or even community areas in your own neighborhood.
• Put on gloves.
• Keep your eyes peeled for things that don't belong.
• Use caution and have adults pick up sharp or dangerous items.
• Properly dispose of the litter you find

SERVE at Home Activity Format Information

Our SERVE at Home activities are a way for your family to spread kindness and help our community at a time that suits your busy schedule! If you are new to this format of service, be sure to read all the details in the link before you RSVP. SERVE at Home activities are usually listed on our calendar at the end of each month, and they should be completed at your family's convenience during that month unless a more specific deadline is outlined in the activity requirements.

Once your family gets started, be sure to take pictures as your family works together on this project so we can certify your submission when you are done. The photos submitted should clearly demonstrate all volunteer’s engagement in the specified SERVE at Home activity and should not be reused at any time.

After you RSVP, we will send you a confirmation email that includes a link to our SERVE at Home form for submission of the photos and information needed to cerifty that your family has completed this activity. This form must be submitted within 7 days of this calendar listing to earn service hours credit in our system, and submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted. SERVE at Home hours are entered manually and often take to 2-3 weeks for process.

More About Our Partner

Austin Parks Foundation partners with our community to enhance people’s lives by making our public parks, trails and green spaces better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support. The Austin metro area also has several other organizations who are dedicated to keeping our parks beautiful for everyone.