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Our City Forest: MLK Day of Service Community Planting

On the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday we celebrate the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy with a national day of service.

oin Our City Forest in honoring a civil rights leader who manifested some of America’s best values in his work by committing to a service opportunity.

The exact site of this event is still being determined, but we recommend signing up early. This event has filled up fast in the past.

COVID- 19 Protocols: You should not report to your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19. CDC-approved face coverings and social distancing are required while volunteering with Our City Forest.

Disclaimer: At this volunteer event, you may be working with individuals who are unvaccinated. Please use your discretion in taking the proper precautions.

***All first time volunteers must submit a Volunteer Waiver & Release form and a Self Certification Vaccincation Status form.

  • Volunteers 18 and older must submit a Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form.

  • Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian complete the Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form.

  • Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to volunteer.

Forms can be submitted electronically to volunteer@ourcityforest.org, or brought with you to your volunteer shift.

What to Bring to Volunteer:

  • A CDC-approved face covering (recommended but not required). We work with dusty materials so a mask or bandana face covering is highly recommended!

  • Closed-toed shoes (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc.)

  • Proper work clothing that can get dirty (long pants are recommended, but make sure your attire is weather appropriate)

  • Appropriate sun or rain protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Rain jacket, etc.)

  • Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout your volunteer shift)

  • Recommended: Gardening-type gloves

If you arrive at your shift without the above items, you may be turned away from volunteering due to safety reasons.

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