Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service 2022

Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service 2022

This Monday (1/16) is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many people don’t know that the day established to honor Dr. King is the only federal holiday designated a National Day of Service. The goal is to encourage all Americans to use the day to volunteer for projects that help our communities, so we’ve rounded up some volunteer opportunities, both in person and virtually, from our grantee partners around the country where you can sign up to participate.

Virtual opportunities:?

Empower young reader: Educare Milwaukee needs your help to fill their shelves! They’re holding a children's book drive, and you can donate gently-used books in excellent condition, purchase new books – or host your own book drive to multiply your impact. bit.ly/3D13mML

Support a young person’s career pathway: Become a SPEAKHIRE Champion, through our partner G4GC . Connect virtually with someone interested in your professional sector. You’ll help them understand what it takes to pursue and succeed in that career. Once per week, 45 minutes, for nine weeks: speakhire.org/champions

Pack a bag for homeless youth: Help ensure every young person seeking refuge at Covenant House receives the personal items they need. Gather, pack and ship toiletry kits to your local Covenant House. Reach out to [email protected] for more information and logistical support. https://www.covenanthouse.org/corporate-partnerships

Sign a pledge for equality:? Plan International USA is working to ensure safety, dignity, and opportunity for every girl and young woman. From preventing trafficking in Nepal to training young entrepreneurs in Guatemala to building young leaders in the U.S., Plan is partnering with young people to create positive impact.? Today, you can add YOUR voice to the fight for equality and join the movement by taking Plan’s We Are the Girls pledge? bit.ly/3IEMQWm

In-person:?

All over the country, people will gather to help their communities in Dr. King’s name in all kinds of ways:??

Get crafty for a cause (Pheonix, AZ): With support from our partner, Educare, Southwest Human Development makes stuffed animals that encourage children to read. This hour-long volunteer opportunity allows volunteers to make a fun item for a child in their reading programs. Reading Buddies main office: 2850 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008. January 16 at 1 p.m. Sign up: bit.ly/3k5LI3z

Clean up a park (Washington D.C.): Join the Student Conservation Association (SCA) to honor Dr. King's legacy. Volunteers will celebrate MLK Day of Service by helping clean up Anacostia Park on Monday, January 16th from 9 am-12 pm. Register at Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington DC 20020. bit.ly/3W54BRs

March to support a mission (Oklahoma City): Oklahoma City has the 3rd largest Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in the United States. With support from our partner, Educare, Sunbeam Family Services staff will be walking in it this year. Join them and help support their mission of Building Brighter Futures with all children and families. Sign up here and Colton Kirton will be in touch for final details prior to the parade.??

This is just a small sample of the thousands of ways people are pitching in to? improve their communities. To find an opportunity in your community or online, visit Americorps’ ’volunteer match search.