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One Seattle Day Of Service 2023 Is May 20

May is work month and Seattle’s Mayor belives work also comes through volunteerism. Over 100 partner organizations are participating in the One Seattle Day of Service. Mayor Bruce Harrell recently announced registration has opened for the second One Seattle Day of Service, to be held in neighborhoods across the city on May 20, 2023.

Organizations are lining up to be a part of the Day of Service. Some of the organizations that the city said will join in on the noble work are the Seattle Seahawks, El Centro de la Raza, FareStart, Chinatown-International District BIA, Belltown United, SODO BIA, Food Lifeline, Ballard Alliance, and Seattle Sounders FC.

The entire event and day has been organized to make it convient to get involved. Most volunteer shifts are 2-3 hours, ranging from just a few volunteers to up to 100 per shift. The city said volunteer opportunities include a variety of options for people across ages, abilities, and interests.

“The organizing principle of our One Seattle vision is that we can accomplish more when we come together and work towards a common goal,” said Mayor Harrell. “We know that neighbors want to be part of the solution to help us build a thriving, beautiful city, and we can all play a part in creating a better Seattle. The One Seattle Day of Service is a time to turn our shared values of inclusion, unity, and cooperation into real action to drive tangible improvements for the place we love and call home.”

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Registration is now open for over 3,000 volunteer shifts at over 110 events throughout Seattle. There will be 26 service events take place at parks throughout the city in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities.Volunteer activities include:

– Gardening and restoration – weeding, planting, storm drain protection, and trail repair

– Helping neighbors in need – grocery packing, donation organizing, and tiny home construction

– Cleaning and beautification – collecting trash, removing graffiti, building repair, and painting

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Seattleites can sign up to participate by registering for a volunteer shift here.

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