Volunteer Opportunities
Mayor Harrell, local leaders, and residents of Seattle joined together for the One Seattle Day of Service on Saturday May 20, 2023.
The event is an invitation to every Seattle neighbor to roll up your sleeves, come together, and give back, with volunteer opportunities in each neighborhood across the city. Joining together a diverse group of public, private, and non-profit partners and organizations, we will provide a wide array of service opportunities including cleaning and beautification, gardening and restoration, helping neighbors in need, and more.
Registration is now closed for nearly 4,000 volunteer shifts at over 160 events throughout Seattle. Almost half of the events are open to all ages and over one third are open to all abilities.
Waive unpaid ticket fines owed to Seattle Municipal Court
Apply to waive ticket fines owed to Seattle Municipal Court. Apply your One Seattle Day of Service hours toward fines, up to $56 for three hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many ways to participate in the spirit of the One Seattle Day of Service beyond the activities that require sign up online. Clean your street, make a charitable donation, ask your neighbor if they need a hand, and more. You can join year-round efforts like our Adopt-A-Drain, Adopt-A-Street, or Graffiti Clean Up programs to help keep neighborhoods clean and accessible; or prepare for this winter's weather by talking with your neighbors about a plan to shovel snow for those who need help. Learn more about these programs and other ways to give back: https://www.seattle.gov/get-involved
If you are unable to make an event you signed up for or you need to reschedule to another event, please email dayofservice@seattle.gov
If you need to update the email or phone number associated with your registration, please email dayofservice@seattle.gov with your new details.
Many of the volunteer events are outdoors and involve cleaning up, such as picking up litter or weeding. We suggest you wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Some event descriptions will include further suggestions, such as wearing a long sleeve shirt due to blackberries.
Many of our events are open to all abilities. To locate these events, you can filter for “Open to All Abilities” under “Accessibility”. If you have questions or require further accommodations, please email dayofservice@seattle.gov
Some organizations who are running the volunteer events require more information from volunteers or want to contact you prior to the event with further event information.
If you are unable to participate on May 20, the City has a number of ways to get involved, such as Adopting a Street, joining a Board or Commission, and cleaning up graffiti. Other ways to help improve the quality of life of all residents are keeping your sidewalk clear including removing snow and ice and vegetation trimmed, helping a neighbor remove snow and ice from their sidewalk...