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MLK Weekend of Service 2025

Take part in this National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Youth MLK Volunteers at Fort Funston
Youth MLK Volunteers at Fort Funston Dave Rauenbuehler/National Park Service

Join us in January to make MLK Day a "day on, not a day off". We'll be celebrating the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy all weekend with volunteer projects from Friday, January 17 - Monday, January 20, 2025. From park maintenance to habitat restoration, there is something for everyone. Bring yourself, your friends, and your family to kick off the new year and take in your community on this National Day of Service! Event registration is required.

When: Friday, January 17 - Monday, January 20, 2025.

Where: Project locations vary throughout the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). Stay up to date on park closure information. 

GROUpS

Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.

COVID-specific Guidelines

  • Stay home and DO NOT attend if you:
    • Have any illness symptoms
    • Have tested positive for COVID-19
    • Suspect you have had contact with a COVID-19 positive case
  • Face coverings and social distancing are encouraged, but not required.

The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.

MLK WEEKEND OF SERVICE EVENTS: 

    Presidio Volunteer
    Events

    Presidio Forest Stewards

    Fri, Jan 17 9:00am-12:00pm
    Presidio Transit Center
    Help tend to the health of the Presidio’s historic forests.
    Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
    Events

    Black Point Historic Gardens

    Fri, Jan 17 9:00am-12:00pm
    Black Point Meeting Location
    Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
    Volunteer at the Presidio
    Volunteer

    Presidio Habitat Stewards

    Sat, Jan 18 9:00am-12:00pm
    Presidio Transit Center
    Help restore natural areas and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco.
    Volunteer

    Rancho Corral de Tierra Habitat Stewards

    Sun, Jan 19 9:30am-12:30pm
    Rancho Corral de Tierra
    Help restore and protect critical natural areas at Rancho Corral de Tierra.
    Presidio Volunteer
    Events

    Presidio Forest Stewards

    Mon, Jan 20 9:00am-12:00pm
    Presidio Transit Center
    Help tend to the health of the Presidio’s historic forests.

    Related Documents

    Volunteer Work Description and Field Safety (PDF) (186.16 KB)
    Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) (141.46 KB)
    Questions? Contact Us:
    (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org. You can also view the Volunteer FAQ page for more information.

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