Boston Shines, the City of Boston’s annual cleanup event, will be held Sat., April 27.

Organizations and individuals can volunteer to help spruce up city streets and public spaces. In JP, Boston Shines collaborates with a longtime neighborhood cleanup and is among the most popular local volunteer events. The City or local organizers can arrange for volunteers to join teams on specific projects.

To join in Boston Shines, contact Jullieanne Doherty, the local representative from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, at Jullieanne.Doherty@cityofboston.gov or 617-635-3485.