Sign Up for Adopt a Spot

Oakland's Adopt a Spot program supports volunteers in upkeep of parks, creeks, shorelines, storm drains, streets, trails, and other public spaces.

Apply for Adopt a Spot Online
Apply for a spot here
Report your Volunteer Results
Map your Impact
Oakland Volunteer Community Hub
Hub Page

The Adopt a Spot program accommodates a wide array of volunteer interests and goals. Participants adopt public spaces and make a commitment to regularly clean and beautify the area for no less than one year.

Volunteer Activities:

  • Planting/ pruning/ weeding (with pre-approval from Public Works staff)
  • Application of artistic mosaics and murals on litter containers and utility boxes
  • Litter pick-up
  • Graffiti removal
  • Keeping storm drains free of debris

Public Works supports volunteers by providing tools and supplies, debris pickup assistance, promotion, and technical assistance.

Resources

Public Works Volunteer Guidelines Sign up to Request Tools Adopt A Spot Promotional Flyer Tips for Volunteer Day Photo Documentation Get Donated Refreshments for Volunteer Events OPW Volunteer Incident/Injury Report
Volunteer - Community Bag Pick Up
What goes Where- Oakland Recycles

Site Coordinator Planning Guide

Contact

Email: adoptaspot@oaklandca.gov
Phone: (510) 238-7630
TTY: (510) 238-3254