Volunteer: 2026 MLK: Admin supportReady to be the right hand to the magic-maker? We’re looking for an organized and adaptable volunteer to work closely with the main organizer of the MLK Day of Service event at Garfield High School. As the Admin Assistant, you’ll: Help manage last-minute tasks and keep everything running smoothly.Assist with event coordination, ensuring everyone has what they need. Be a go-to problem solver and jack-of-all-trades for the day.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in the hustle and bustle of event planning, loves being in the thick of the action, and wants to honor Dr. King’s legacy by keeping the event on track and impactful. Your skills and can-do attitude will make a huge difference—come join us for a day of service and solidarity! Information on workshops, job fair, rally, and youth event is updated regularly at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org #MLKSeattle Organization: Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition Ready to be the right hand to the magic-maker? We’re looking for an organized and adaptable volunteer to work closely with the main organizer of the MLK Day of Service event at Garfield High School. As the Admin Assistant, you’ll: Help manage last-minute tasks and keep everything running smoothly.Assist with event coordination, ensuring everyone has what they need. Be a go-to problem solver and jack-of-all-trades for the day.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in the hustle and bustle of event planning, loves being in the thick of the action, and wants to honor Dr. King’s legacy by keeping the event on track and impactful. Your skills and can-do attitude will make a huge difference—come join us for a day of service and solidarity! Information on workshops, job fair, rally, and youth event is updated regularly at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org #MLKSeattle Organization: Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98112 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 2026 MLK: Stage & Rally SupportStage and Rally Support volunteers create a positive experience for guest speakers, performers, and community members who attend the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration rally in the Garfield High School gym. Volunteers will: help set-up for the rally in the Garfield gym support speakers and entertainment on the stage greet/hand-out programs for arriving guests help anyone with special needs (such as guide people with visual impairments or disabilities) following the rally, volunteers will help tidy the gymYou may be split into sub-teams to focus on specific tasks. Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to join the march to downtown and meal. Information on activities - including youth event & virtual workshops prior to MLK Day - is updated regularly at 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. Organization: Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition Stage and Rally Support volunteers create a positive experience for guest speakers, performers, and community members who attend the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration rally in the Garfield High School gym. Volunteers will: help set-up for the rally in the Garfield gym support speakers and entertainment on the stage greet/hand-out programs for arriving guests help anyone with special needs (such as guide people with visual impairments or disabilities) following the rally, volunteers will help tidy the gymYou may be split into sub-teams to focus on specific tasks. Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to join the march to downtown and meal. Information on activities - including youth event & virtual workshops prior to MLK Day - is updated regularly at 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. Organization: Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98112 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2026 MLK: Volunteer Check-in SupportHelp us welcome/check-in volunteers and distribute t-shirts. Volunteers will: Help set-up volunteer t-shirts and check-in area for volunteers inside Garfield High School Check-in volunteers and direct them to the area they will support.Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to join the rally and march. Information on virtual workshops the week prior to MLK Day, youth event, and rally/march is updated regularly at 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. Organization: Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition Help us welcome/check-in volunteers and distribute t-shirts. Volunteers will: Help set-up volunteer t-shirts and check-in area for volunteers inside Garfield High School Check-in volunteers and direct them to the area they will support.Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to join the rally and march. Information on virtual workshops the week prior to MLK Day, youth event, and rally/march is updated regularly at 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. Organization: Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98112 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteers needed for Neighborhood House MLK day of Service.Join Neighborhood House as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a day dedicated to community, connection and collective impact! Whether you love organizing, cleaning, or simply lending a helping hand, we've got a meaningful (and fun!) way for you to jump in. We're looking for volunteers who aren't afraid to grab a broom, pull few weeds, and have a good time doing it.You'll help freshen up our outdoor spaces, tidy common areas, and create a welcoming environment for the families we serve every day. Whether you're a cleanup pro or just love giving back, this is a great way to honor Dr. Kings legacy through action, teamwork, and service.Come ready to move, laugh, and make a visible impact-one piece of trash at a time!Snacks, good vibes, and community spirit included.
Organization: Neighborhood House Join Neighborhood House as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a day dedicated to community, connection and collective impact! Whether you love organizing, cleaning, or simply lending a helping hand, we've got a meaningful (and fun!) way for you to jump in. We're looking for volunteers who aren't afraid to grab a broom, pull few weeds, and have a good time doing it.You'll help freshen up our outdoor spaces, tidy common areas, and create a welcoming environment for the families we serve every day. Whether you're a cleanup pro or just love giving back, this is a great way to honor Dr. Kings legacy through action, teamwork, and service.Come ready to move, laugh, and make a visible impact-one piece of trash at a time!Snacks, good vibes, and community spirit included.
Organization: Neighborhood House Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98002 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: AM Shift- 2026 MLK Day of ServiceHelp us put together birthday parties for homeless children by wrapping gifts, putting together party bags, organizing party supplies and our toy room. Organization: Birthday Dreams Help us put together birthday parties for homeless children by wrapping gifts, putting together party bags, organizing party supplies and our toy room. Organization: Birthday Dreams Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98056 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: PM Shift- 2026 MLK Day of ServiceHelp us put together birthday parties for homeless children by wrapping gifts, putting together party bags, organizing party supplies and our toy room. Organization: Birthday Dreams Help us put together birthday parties for homeless children by wrapping gifts, putting together party bags, organizing party supplies and our toy room. Organization: Birthday Dreams Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98056 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Mentoring / Project planning support for visiting college students from southern Africa ((Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe)Empower a group of college students from southern Africa who are visiting Seattle for a month as part of the Study of the US Institute on Civic Engagement program funded by the Department of State. Help young leaders create change in their communities at home (Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe). Help them develop their project ideas for the community action plans, share your experience and provide your feedback. Do a mock interview and help the participants with their interviewing skills. Volunteer service is followed by a networking mixer with professionals from different fields, food and drinks are provided. Please indicate on your applications your area of interest/expertise so that we can best match you with a college student. Organization: Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) Empower a group of college students from southern Africa who are visiting Seattle for a month as part of the Study of the US Institute on Civic Engagement program funded by the Department of State. Help young leaders create change in their communities at home (Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe). Help them develop their project ideas for the community action plans, share your experience and provide your feedback. Do a mock interview and help the participants with their interviewing skills. Volunteer service is followed by a networking mixer with professionals from different fields, food and drinks are provided. Please indicate on your applications your area of interest/expertise so that we can best match you with a college student. Organization: Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98105 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Community Garden Work Day to Support Refugee Food AccessJoin us on Monday, January 19th from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service hosted by World Relief Western Washington in partnership with United Way of King County. Our programs, dedicated to serving refugees and immigrants in South King County, aim to bolster community food security and sovereignty, champion environmental health, and address the effects of stormwater pollution in our local watershed. Be a part of this meaningful day as we celebrate Dr. King's life and work through collective action. Tasks: Remove asphalt to clear the way for garden bed expansion Spread cedar chips on the garden walking paths Spread mulch around the food forest for weed suppressionOther Details: Youth under the age of 15 must be supervised by a parent or guardian This event will happen rain or shine, so please dress appropriately with closed toed shoes/boots, layers for the weather, clothes that can get dirty. Please bring a refillable water bottle - we will have a cooler available onsite Washed gardening gloves will be provided; however, please bring your own if possible.Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden is a project of World Relief Western Washington. In 2017, we began transforming an underused parking lot into a thriving garden with 50 growing beds, raingardens, a bioswale, and food forest. It is a place where refugees, immigrants and local community members can gather to grow culturally-appropriate foods that promote a healthier lifestyle, improve food access, foster economic independence, and build community. Thank you for your help in continuing to build and improve our shared space! Organization: World Relief Western Washington Join us on Monday, January 19th from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service hosted by World Relief Western Washington in partnership with United Way of King County. Our programs, dedicated to serving refugees and immigrants in South King County, aim to bolster community food security and sovereignty, champion environmental health, and address the effects of stormwater pollution in our local watershed. Be a part of this meaningful day as we celebrate Dr. King's life and work through collective action. Tasks: Remove asphalt to clear the way for garden bed expansion Spread cedar chips on the garden walking paths Spread mulch around the food forest for weed suppressionOther Details: Youth under the age of 15 must be supervised by a parent or guardian This event will happen rain or shine, so please dress appropriately with closed toed shoes/boots, layers for the weather, clothes that can get dirty. Please bring a refillable water bottle - we will have a cooler available onsite Washed gardening gloves will be provided; however, please bring your own if possible.Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden is a project of World Relief Western Washington. In 2017, we began transforming an underused parking lot into a thriving garden with 50 growing beds, raingardens, a bioswale, and food forest. It is a place where refugees, immigrants and local community members can gather to grow culturally-appropriate foods that promote a healthier lifestyle, improve food access, foster economic independence, and build community. Thank you for your help in continuing to build and improve our shared space! Organization: World Relief Western Washington Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98030 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: MLK Day at Pine Lake ParkMonday, January 19th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - a National Day of Service that takes place on the third Monday of January each year. The day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encourages Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr did not directly advocate for conservation of natural areas, he fought against environmental injustices including fighting for equal access to parks and green spaces during the height of segregation and cleaner working conditions for sanitation workers. Today many environmental advocates count him among the people responsible for today’s thriving environmental justice movement. His words continue to inspire movements seeking equal access to clean water, safe parks, and more for many different communities. Learn More The City of Sammamish invites you to join us at Pine Lake Park to remove and mulch over noxious weeds while celebrating the privilege of having access to a vibrant parks system. Who can volunteer: This project is perfect for individuals, or families (8+) and groups/organizations looking for service projects/hours and students looking to complete community service hours for school. What we provide: Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for outdoor work in cold weather including dressing in layers, wear long sleeves/pants and closed-toed shoes. What to bring: If you sign up for the 11 am - 3:30 pm shift (4 hours) please bring a bag lunch. Reduce Waste: All volunteers should also bring a full, refillable water bottle and may also bring a travel mug for hot drinks. (Compostable cups will be provided for those that don't have them or forget.) How to sign up: please visit https://sammamish.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1170941 to register and let us know you're coming. Organization: City of Sammamish Monday, January 19th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - a National Day of Service that takes place on the third Monday of January each year. The day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encourages Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr did not directly advocate for conservation of natural areas, he fought against environmental injustices including fighting for equal access to parks and green spaces during the height of segregation and cleaner working conditions for sanitation workers. Today many environmental advocates count him among the people responsible for today’s thriving environmental justice movement. His words continue to inspire movements seeking equal access to clean water, safe parks, and more for many different communities. Learn More The City of Sammamish invites you to join us at Pine Lake Park to remove and mulch over noxious weeds while celebrating the privilege of having access to a vibrant parks system. Who can volunteer: This project is perfect for individuals, or families (8+) and groups/organizations looking for service projects/hours and students looking to complete community service hours for school. What we provide: Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for outdoor work in cold weather including dressing in layers, wear long sleeves/pants and closed-toed shoes. What to bring: If you sign up for the 11 am - 3:30 pm shift (4 hours) please bring a bag lunch. Reduce Waste: All volunteers should also bring a full, refillable water bottle and may also bring a travel mug for hot drinks. (Compostable cups will be provided for those that don't have them or forget.) How to sign up: please visit https://sammamish.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1170941 to register and let us know you're coming. Organization: City of Sammamish Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98075 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Monthly Volunteer Project: Get Ready to "March for Equity" on MLK Day 2026Please note that these volunteer projects help serve the needs of our community organizations and the volunteer capacity is set to serve that. If you need to cancel your commitment to a project, please cancel at least 48 hours in advance. Join us on January 19th, 2026 to support the Seattle Martin Luther King Jr Coalition in celebrating and honoring Dr. King's legacy. The event includes a rally, the march for peace, internship opportunities, workshops, youth led programming and a job fair. This opportunity is hosted by our Emerging Leaders 365 young professionals and all are welcome to volunteer! By participating you will receive similar opportunities emailed to you bimonthly. Each opportunity supports United Way of King County's mission to create racially just communities where all people have homes, students graduate, and families are financially stable. It will be cold and we will be outside, so make sure to dress warm and wear comfortable Organization: United Way Emerging Leaders 365 Please note that these volunteer projects help serve the needs of our community organizations and the volunteer capacity is set to serve that. If you need to cancel your commitment to a project, please cancel at least 48 hours in advance. Join us on January 19th, 2026 to support the Seattle Martin Luther King Jr Coalition in celebrating and honoring Dr. King's legacy. The event includes a rally, the march for peace, internship opportunities, workshops, youth led programming and a job fair. This opportunity is hosted by our Emerging Leaders 365 young professionals and all are welcome to volunteer! By participating you will receive similar opportunities emailed to you bimonthly. Each opportunity supports United Way of King County's mission to create racially just communities where all people have homes, students graduate, and families are financially stable. It will be cold and we will be outside, so make sure to dress warm and wear comfortable Organization: United Way Emerging Leaders 365 Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98112 Allow Groups: No |