MLK Day Rally and March Peacekeeper volunteers work in teams to ensure the rally and march are peaceful and safe for all participants.
Volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend a training prior to volunteering which reviews what the day looks like, communication protocols, and other important details: *Training date and time TBD
Your Volunteer Supervisor will contact you with additional information about the training and other details. If you or your group is unable to attend the training contact your volunteer supervisor (you'll receive contact information in early January.)
Volunteers will:
- Be dispersed strategically at rally and help ensure community safety
- Assemble and direct marchers immediately following the rally at starting point
- Guide and manage crowds from Garfield to the end-point for a brief program
- Help marchers access buses and/or continue marching to return to Garfield
- Ensure communication with march leaders if any issues arise during the rally and/or marc
Required Volunteer Orientation — January 6
All volunteers are asked to attend a Know Before You Go session on January 6 from 7:30–8:30 pm. This one-hour virtual orientation will cover important details to help you feel prepared for MLK Day of Service.
Zoom Info:
Meeting ID: 550 244 3412
Passcode: uxLBx8
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5502443412
Location:
Virtual (Zoom)
Please visit our site for regular updates on our youth event, workshops (virtual and in-person), march and rally www.seattlemlkcoalition.org #MLKSeattle
To ensure the safety of everyone at our events, we still encourage healthy practices such as staying home when sick, washing hands regularly, and listening to healthcare experts as new information becomes available.
