MLK Volunteer Workday 2024

MLK Volunteer Service Day 2024

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation for an MLK Volunteer Service Day at Sweetbriar Mansion in West Fairmount Park on Monday, January 15th from 10 AM - 12 PM. Together, we will work on removing invasive species, sidewalk clean up, and trash pick up. We will provide all the tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves.

EVENT TIMELINE:
9:45 AM - Volunteer check-in
10:00 AM - Begin workday
11:50 AM - Wrap-up workday
12:00 PM - Big thank you & group photo!

MEETING LOCATION: (subject to change)
Sweetbriar Mansion, 1 Sweetbriar Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Sweetbriar is a Neoclassical mansion in the Federal style built in 1797 in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The mansion was built by Samuel Breck and named for the roses that grew on the property. The house was operated by the Modern Club of Philadelphia from 1939 to 2014. It has been closed while undergoing renovations as the city looks for a new organization to maintain it.  

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• In general, please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. We strongly recommend wearing long pants that cover your ankles and long sleeves to protect your arms.
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes like boots or sneakers are required (no ballet flats, flip-flops, or sandals).
• Volunteers are also required to wear gloves while working. Gloves will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
• We will provide bug spray, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and wipes.
• You may also want to consider wearing a hat or sunglasses.
• Please bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide jugs for refilling. We will also provide snacks.

PARKING/GETTING THERE:

• Look for the green Fairmount Park Conservancy tent and Parks & Rec vehicles on-site
• There is plenty of free parking available in the park. As always, NEVER leave valuables in your car!
• There are no bike racks, but we can keep your bike with us to keep an eye on it.

In the event of severe weather conditions, the event will be canceled and attendees will be notified.

QUESTIONS? Please reach out to eduenas@myphillypark.org  

Looking for more ways to support our work? Become a Supporter of Fairmount Park Conservancy to help ensure that Philadelphia’s parks are enhanced for generations to come! Supporters enjoy special benefits like early registration access for events and our Park Perk Pass, which offers discounts and benefits throughout Philadelphia.