Lead the Way San José — Day of Service

Day of Service
Oct 15, 2026
Six neighborhood sites across San José.
Map of San José with the six Day of Service sites

Let's
GO!

Hosted by:
Goodera
In partnership with:
Matt Mahan, Mayor of San Jose

Powered by the Community,
Built for San Jose

A day to unite, create, and brighten our neighborhood.

Paint murals, build school garden beds, and shape public parks right in your backyard. Join other teams to bring new community projects to life across San Jose.

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Volunteers painting a mural on a school wall
Volunteers painting a flower mural along a wall
Volunteers repainting a school hall
A volunteer scraping and prepping a schoolyard post
Volunteers repainting posts in a school courtyard
Two volunteers assembling furniture for a classroom
Volunteers clearing overgrowth from a garden path
A volunteer clearing litter from roadside brush
Three volunteers collecting litter in a park
A volunteer clearing litter beside a ball field
Volunteers painting a mural on a school wall
Volunteers painting a flower mural along a wall
Volunteers repainting a school hall
A volunteer scraping and prepping a schoolyard post
Volunteers repainting posts in a school courtyard
Two volunteers assembling furniture for a classroom
Volunteers clearing overgrowth from a garden path
A volunteer clearing litter from roadside brush
Three volunteers collecting litter in a park
A volunteer clearing litter beside a ball field

See What We’re Doing Across San Jose

Whether you love to paint, garden, or build, there is a place for you on the team. Explore all six community project sites across San Jose below and book your spot at the site that inspires you most.

Volunteers painting a long outdoor mural

Paint the Capitol Expressway Mural

Team up with fellow volunteers and bring bold, vibrant colors to a pre-sketched 1,500-foot wall along the Capitol Expressway.

Location
Capitol Ave Expressway
Partner
San Jose Mayor's Office
Time
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM &  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM(3:00 - hour shifts)
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Volunteers clearing and planting in a neighborhood park

Landscape Doerr Park

Add new plants along the park pathways, install drip irrigation lines, and mulch the landscape.

Location
Doerr Park
Partner
San Jose Mayor's Office
Time
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3:00 - hour shift)
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Volunteers planting raised beds in a community garden

Build the Coyote Creek Garden

Build out garden beds and complete custom painting projects throughout the community garden.

Location
Coyote Creek Community Garden
Partner
San Jose Mayor's Office
Time
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3:00 - hour shift)
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Adults and children planting raised beds at a school garden

Roosevelt Tree Cover Restoration

Plant 4 mature trees and 20 native shrubs along Coyote Creek—digging, staking, mulching, and watering each one.

Location
Roosevelt Park ( Coyotee Creek Planting area)
Partner
Our City Forest
Time
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3:00 - hour shift)
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A dog in a neighborhood park

Clean and Plant Lincoln High Grounds

Plant new garden spaces, set up raised veggie beds, and clean up the batting cages across the Lincoln High grounds.

Location
Abraham Lincoln High School
Partner
Abraham Lincoln High School
Time
3:30–6:30 PM (3:00 - hour shift)
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Volunteers repainting a giant walk-on Monopoly board

Repaint the Monopoly Board

Detail the famous giant Monopoly board at Discovery Meadow Park by stenciling and painting fresh lettering.

Location
Discovery Meadow Park
Partner
City of San Jose Parks
Time
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3:00 - hour shift)
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Matt Mahan, Mayor of San José
“Our valley is home to incredible talent, and we’re thrilled to partner with Goodera to channel that energy into beautifying our city. We hope this Day of Service becomes more than a single day — inspiring people to make giving back to San José a lasting part of how they contribute to the community they call home.”
Matt Mahan
Mayor, City of San José

Sign up for your spot

Sign up on your own, bring your family, or register a whole company team. We’ll follow up with your site, arrival instructions, and everything you need to know beforehand.

Do I need to bring anything?

Closed-toe shoes, a refillable water bottle, and sunscreen. Tools, gloves, materials, and lunch are provided. Under-18s are welcome with an adult.

Can I come on my own?

Yes. Most sites are a mix of company teams, families, and individual neighbors. Come solo and you’ll be working alongside people within five minutes.

Can I choose my site?

You can state a preference. Sites fill in order of sign-up, and groups of 50 or more can request a site of their own.

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