MLK Day of Service- January 20, 2025

Join us this Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a day of action as we honor Dr. King’s legacy by giving back to our community through environmental stewardship and service!

Get Involved !

Join us on this day of action by signing up for volunteer projects focused on sustainability and environmental protection across Oakland. Whether planting trees, picking up litter, or helping beautify your neighborhood, your efforts will leave a lasting mark on our city and inspire others to continue caring for our planet.

Site Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities 🌍

  • Register project location
  • Identify and Lead service activities (e.g., litter clean-up, habitat restoration, beautification, graffiti removal)
  • Request and pick up necessary tools from us
  • Promote project and coordinate volunteers on the event day
  • Report post-event activity

    The City of Oakland Environmental Stewardship Team can support your event by 🤝

  • Promoting your project!
  • Assisting with volunteer recruitment
  • Providing guidance and consultation for project activities
  • Tool loans, mulch, compost, and debris bin (optional)
  • Support with trash & green waste removal via OAK311

General Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities 🌟

  • Approach each task with enthusiasm and create a supportive environment
  • Offer assistance 
  • Follow all safety guidelines and report hazards to the site coordinator 
  • Stay hydrated by bringing a water bottle and make sure to take breaks as needed
  • Wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor work, including sturdy shoes and sun protection (hats, sunscreen)
  • Enjoy the process and celebrate the impact you're making in the community!

Resources 📚🔧🌱🌿🧹

Resources to get you started

Share your actions on social media via #OaklandMLKDay,  #VolunteerOakland, #MLKDayofService

About

Service for Peace has partnered with Oakland Public Works to lead this annually in Oakland since 2003, engaging thousands of volunteers in projects to clean and green Oakland. The Corporation for National and Community Service helps sponsor the event in Oakland, and throughout the nation, where hundreds of thousands of volunteers pitch in on similar community service projects.

MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service – a "day on, not a day off."

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