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Want to give back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? SOLVE has multiple volunteer opportunities happening throughout Portland.
Since 1969, SOLVE’s mission has been bringing Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship. The nonprofit mobilizes volunteers to areas around the state and partners with generous donors.
Here are volunteer activities you can sign up for on January 15, 2024. SOLVE provides supplies. I’d recommend bringing your own work gloves and wearing sturdy shoes. Be sure to dress for the weather.
Events are family-friendly and open to kids and adults of all ages. Registration is required for each event. Events are capped to a specific number of participants.
Check out more MLK Day events here.
Here’s a list of events during SOLVE Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
SOLVE Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Volunteer Events
Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway
Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of Burnt Bridge Creek in Vancouver.
The event is Monday, January 15, from 9 a.m.-noon at Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway, Stewart Glen NW Lakeshore Ave. in Vancouver. Register here.
Downtown Hillsboro
Attend the third Monday of every month Tidy Up Downtown Hillsboro. The service day focuses on litter clean up and graffiti removal.
The event is Monday, January 15, from 9 a.m.-noon meeting at First Congregational Church, 494 E Main St. in Hillsboro. Register here.
Hockinson Community Cleanup
Participate in a neighborhood cleanup with the Hockinson High School Music Boosters in Brush Prairie.
The event is Monday, January 15, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., meeting at Hockinson Community Center, 15916 Northeast 182nd Ave. in Brush Prairie. Register here.
Irving Park
SOLVE invites you to celebrate Dr. King by joining a cleanup event at Irving Park. Volunteers will be sent to the area surrounding MLK Boulevard to pick up litter, preventing it from entering our waterways.
The event will take place on Monday, January 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Irving Park, 707 NE Fremont St. in Portland. Register here.
Mary S. Young Park
Help SOVE restore forest areas at Mary S Young Park in West Linn. Activities may include removing invasive plants, mulching native plants, planting native shrubs and trees and trail maintenance. Snacks are provided. Bring a water bottle with you.
The event is on Monday, January 15, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Mary S. Young Park, 19900 Highway 43 in West Linn. Register here.
Sandy River Delta Park
Plant trees to enhance habitat and improve the water quality of the Sandy River.
The event is Monday, January 15, from 9 a.m.-noon. at Sandy River Delta Park, Crown Point Hwy. in Troutdale. Register here.
SW Park Blocks
Join the School of Business at Portland State University for a special clean up day at the SW Park Blocks.
The event is Monday, January 15, from 10 a.m.-noon, meeting in the Portland State University School of Business at Karl Miller Center, 615 SW Harrison St. in Portland. Register here.
For more information on all of these events, visit SOLVE’s website.
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