Thousands of Montgomery County residents are expected to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and teachings by volunteering during the MLK Day of Service from Saturday, Jan. 18, to Monday, Jan. 20.
Residents can choose from various events and projects across the county to give back to their communities.
Volunteer Opportunities
Here’s a list of upcoming volunteer events, locations, and registration details:
Gaithersburg
Saturday, Jan. 18, noon to 2 p.m.
Upper County Community Recreation Center, 8201 Emory Grove Rd.
Hosted by Family Learning Solutions
Register here.
Rockville
Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to noon
Rockville Weed Warrior Workday at Potomac Woods Park, 2622 Oakenshield Dr.
Hosted by City of Rockville Public Works
Register here.
Germantown (Trash Pickup)
Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to noon
Intersection of Germantown Rd. (Rt. 118) and Clopper Rd. (Rt. 117)
Hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church
Register here.
Bethesda
Saturday, Jan. 18, 1 to 3 p.m.
“Free the Trees” at Capital Crescent Trail, Brookeway Dr. entrance.
Hosted by Little Falls Watershed Alliance,
Register here.
Germantown (Wisteria Drive Cleanup)
Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to noon
Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union, 12820 Wisteria Dr.
Hosted by KindWorks
Register here.
Montgomery Parks
Friday, Jan 17-Monday, Jan. 20
Participate in service projects hosted by Montgomery Parks.
Find events and register here.
Rockville (Weed Warrior Workday)
Monday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to noon
Potomac Woods Park, 2622 Oakenshield Dr.
Hosted by City of Rockville
Register here.
Calverton and Upper Montgomery County
Monday, Jan. 20, 7a .m.-3 p.m. (Four two-hour shifts available)
Kingdom Fellowship Day of Community Service, 11710 Beltsville Dr.
Hosted by Kingdom Fellowship AME Church
Learn more and register here.
For additional service opportunities throughout the weekend, click here.
