Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Martin Luther King Day of Service January 19th 2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service transforms Dr. King's life and teachings into community action, reflecting his commitment to serving others and his vision of a "Beloved Community." 'A day on, not a day off' is to use the holiday as an opportunity for active citizenship and volunteerism rather than simply a day away from work or school. 

Below are organizations in Marysville hosting unique local service projects to make a difference in our community:

  • Project: Join the Parks Department in litter and invasive species removal at Twin Lakes Park (16324 Twin Lakes Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
  • Registration: No registration required. Sign-in with park staff at the park. Volunteers under 18 will need a signed waiver from parent or guardian.

Marysville Community Food Bank

  • Project: Support the food bank (4150 88th ST. NE) in distributing food to those in need, stocking shelves and general cleaning of the building from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30am or 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Registration: Register ahead of time at: https://www.marysvillefoodbank.org/volunteer and note MLK Jr. Day of Service.
  • Project: A Mix of indoor and outdoor projects. Organizing historical files and landscaping and building projects from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Registration: No registration required. Sign up at the historical society (6805 Armar Rd.).
  • Project: The YMCA will be making care packages for local senior centers in the community. Meet at the YMCA (6420 60th Dr. NE) at 10 a.m. with volunteering wrapping up at 2 p.m. 
  • Registration: Register ahead of time at: https://www.ymca-snoco.org/mlk/

Does your organization have a service project you would like to add to the list? Contact our Volunteer and Community Events Coordinator at 360-363-8415 or at sgiffin@marysvillewa.gov.