Civics Works, a local nonprofit, will welcome more than 200 volunteers to participate in its 22nd annual Ricky Myers Day of Service across 10 project sites in East and Northeast Baltimore on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. – noon.This family-friendly event offers a variety of volunteer activities from which to choose, like cleaning parks and alleys, beautifying vacant lots, creating community gardens, and sorting donations.Volunteers are invited to help at Mother’s Garden in Clifton Park (outdoors) at 2080-2086 E. 32nd St., Baltimore, MD 21213; and The Loading Dock (indoors) at 2 N. Kresson St., Baltimore, MD 21224, to name just two of the locations. These, and the other locations, are included on the full list of sites at this link.Ricky Myers was a Civics Work staff member who dedicated his life to serving Baltimore’s communities. He died a tragic death in 2003 when he was killed in an accident at a municipal landfill in Curtis Bay. This annual day of service honors his life and celebrates Civic Works’ mission by engaging hundreds of volunteers in service projects across Baltimore.Civics Works engages upwards of 3,000 volunteers every year, believing volunteerism is essential to strengthening Baltimore’s communities. The volunteers beautify vacant lots across the city, repair homes for elderly residents, tutor students, harvest fresh produce at Real Food Farm, and more.Civics Works ask that you RSVP with the site you plan to visit. Email, text, or call Ellina Buettner at [email protected] or 410-419-5945 (cell) to RSVP.Some of the locations have already filled up their volunteer slots, so make sure you act soon to sign up!