Volunteer Tool Loan Program

Do you need a tool for your next Oakland beautification project? Sign up to request tools below!

Tool Request Form
Tools for Oakland volunteers
Volunteer Guidelines
VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES & WAIVER WITH COVID-19 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Use the form above to provide information about your event (who, what, where, when, why) and request tools from Oakland Public Works** for your volunteer cleaning or greening project on City of Oakland land or right of way.

**Non-volunteer events are not eligible.

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Lending Guidelines:

  1. Request tools one week in advance of your preferred pick-up date (more lead time is appreciated). We may not be able to fulfill requests with shorter request times. For our City-wide events (MLK Day, Earth Day and Creek to Bay Day) tool requests must be submitted a month ahead of time.
  2. Tool loans can be picked up at either of our two locations - the loading dock at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza or 5050 Coliseum Way. Tools may be picked up Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 
  3. After your event, please count tools and fill out the Tool Return Slip provided at tool pick-up. 
  4. Return tools no later than five days after your event.
  5. Tools may be dropped off in the same pickup location, Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
  6. Please clean tools before returning.
  7. After you've dropped off the tools submit the Tool Return Form to notify us that you dropped your tools off.
  8. After your volunteer event, report your activity to our reporting form.
  9. If you do not report your event details or return your tools you will not be able to borrow tools a second time. 
  10. Long-term tool rentals are available for groups that conduct clean-ups one or more times per month. Long-term tool rentals must be requested.
  11. If you have any questions please reach out to adoptaspot@oaklandca.gov.

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