Care in Action: Volunteer to Help Maintain Landscaping
At Family Promise of Lawrence (FPL), we believe that every family deserves a safe, welcoming space to land while working toward housing stability. That’s why we’re inviting volunteers to join our Maintenance Team—a hands-on opportunity to make a lasting impact on the spaces where families heal, grow, and rebuild.
Volunteer role directly supports the mission by enhancing the physical environments where families are served and staff operate. Volunteers will assist with property upkeep, weeding, leaf raking and other outdoor landscaping needs, ensuring that transitional spaces are safe, welcoming, and functional. By maintaining walkways, refreshing garden beds, preparing homes between families, and caring for outdoor areas like Mount Hope, volunteers help create a dignified and supportive atmosphere. Their efforts allow staff to focus more fully on family stabilization, while also fostering a sense of pride and community stewardship throughout the organization. Qualifications/Education/Skills: Required: Willingness to support families in crisis through hands-on service and care for shared spaces. Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting (up to 75 lbs.), bending, walking, climbing stairs, and working outdoors in varied weather. Reliability and punctuality—shows up ready to contribute and communicates clearly if plans change. Respect for privacy, safety, and the dignity of families and staff. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, following guidance from staff and supervisors. Preferred but not required: Experience with landscaping. Familiarity with tools and safety practices (training provided). Comfort navigating transitional spaces with sensitivity and care. Interest in community service, housing justice, or volunteerism. Physical and Emotional Demands: This role may require lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs., walking, stair climbing, bending, stretching, and working outdoors in varied weather. Tasks may include weeding, raking, planting, tree trimming and snow removal. Emotional demands include working in transitional spaces and observing signs of family crisis. Volunteers are expected to approach each space with respect and care. Background checks/other screening requirements (this may include things like a Google search, social media search, and reference checks)
