The mental health benefits of volunteering and coming together in community are known to prevent feelings of isolation, build connection, and ignite passion for common causes. On this upcoming Martin Luther King Day, consider devoting a few hours to your community through service or coming together with others with shared interests. Several local volunteer and social opportunities are offered throughout the MLK weekend with a range of community-based organizations. Start off your new year right by reconnecting to a sense of meaning and purpose through building with community.

Restoration event for MLK Day of Service at Arbor Lake Park in Burien
Saturday, January 14, 10 am – 1 pm

Various events through Seattle MLK Coalition
Sunday, January 15 and 16 

MLK Day of Service salmon habitat restoration: Parks Volunteer Program partner event with Mid-Sound Fisheries  
Monday, January 16, 9 am to 12 pm at West Sammamish River

Mid Sound Fisheries MLK Day of Giving restoration event  
Monday, January 16, 10 am to 1 pm at Fenster Park in Auburn

Northwest African American Museum – Community re-opening event for MLK Day
Monday, January 16, 11 am to 5 pm

MLK Day of Service restoration events in Kirkland with Green Kirkland
Monday, January 16, various times and locations –

MLK Day of Giving through the United Way of King County  
Various dates and volunteer opportunities

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