2027 MLK Weekend of Service – Call for Projects

2027 MLK Weekend of Service – Call for Projects

Dream. Believe. Unite. Do.
HandsOn River Region is now accepting project ideas for the 2027 MLK Weekend of Service, January 16–18, 2027!
Nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and other eligible community organizations are invited to tell us what you need volunteers to help accomplish. Projects may take place on Saturday, January 16; Sunday, January 17; or Monday, January 18.

No project is too big or too small!

You don't have to have every detail figured out. Tell us what your organization needs, and the HandsOn River Region team can work with you to determine how that need might become a meaningful volunteer project.

*If your organization has multiple projects, please submit one application per project.*

*Must submit project application by 5pm on 10/16/2026*
Organization Information

Please fill out all required fields
Organization Name
Organization Type
Primary Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Primary Contact Email
Organization Website
Tell us about your project!
What would you like volunteers to help you organization accomplish?
Who will benefit from this project, and what difference will completing it make.
(ex.) Completing this project will allow our food pantry to serve families more efficiently, create a safe environment for children, improve outdoor community space, etc...
Which categories best describe your project?

Other
Working Project Title (if applicable)
Approximately how many people do you expect will benefit from this project?
When and Where Could the Project Happen?
Which day(s) could your project take place? (Select all that apply)
Preferred Project Time:

Other
Project Location

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Project Setting:
Volunteer & Project Scope
Approximately how many volunteers could your project accommodate?
Could this project be divided into shifts or smaller volunteer teams?
Minimum Volunteer Age:
Can children under the minimum age requirement still participate if they are accompanied by an adult?

Other
Are there any physical requirements, special skills, training, or restrictions volunteers should know about?
5.) Supplies, Funding & Logistics
What supplies/materials can YOUR organization provide?
What supplies/materials would you NEED HELP securing?
What is the estimated cost of supplies needed?
What is available at the project site? (select all that apply)

Other
Final Acknowledgment

By submitting this form, I understand that project submission does not guarantee selection, volunteer placement, or project funding. If selected, our organization agrees to work with HandsOn River Region to finalize project scope, volunteer capacity, scheduling, supplies, safety considerations, and other project logistics.
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2027 MLK Weekend of Service – Call for Projects

HandsOn River Region is now accepting project ideas for the 2027 MLK Weekend of Service, January 16–18, 2027!

Organization Information

Tell us about your project!

When and Where Could the Project Happen?

Volunteer & Project Scope

5.) Supplies, Funding & Logistics

Final Acknowledgment