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He Had a Dream

On January 16, 2013 millions throughout the nation will come together to volunteer and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, who never stopped asking the question, "What are you doing for others?" The MLK Day of Service is a moment to work together to fulfill King's vision for a better America - it's a day "on" instead of a day off.

There are countless ways to get involved this MLK Day. Find the one that's right for you.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Docent

The universal messages of justice, democracy, hope and love that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. preached have inspired the design of the National Memorial in his honor on the National Mall. MLK... More >

National Park Service - National Mall &... (1 reviews)

Interest Areas: Seniors, Veterans & Military Families, Women Great for: 55+ Posted: 12/3/11

Martin Luther King Day volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help us with building renovations on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 16, 2012. No construction skills are needed: our staff will teach you and be available to you... More >

LaCasa, Inc. (0 reviews)

Interest Areas: Community, Homeless & Housing Great for: Teens, 55+, Groups (up to 20) Posted: 12/28/11

01/16/2012 - 02/17/2012

Jackson County Martin Luther King's Day of Service

Jackson County AmeriCorps members will be collecting gently used physical education equipment for distribution to the local elementary schools in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.... More >

Jackson County Volunteer Action Center (0 reviews)

Interest Areas: Children & Youth, Community, Sports & Recreation Great for: Teens, 55+, Groups Posted: 12/30/11

Continue his legacy-"..greatness is determined by service". Martin Luther King.

The Center for Volunteer Caregiving invites you to honor Dr. King's legacy and become a year-round volunteer by attending an orientation to help Wake County seniors, adults with disabilities and... More >

The Center for Volunteer Caregiving (0 reviews)

Interest Areas: Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors Great for: Kids, Teens, 55+, Groups (any size) Posted: 12/27/11

12/20/2011 - 03/17/2012

Habitat Restoration at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline.

Habitat Restoration at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline, Oakland. Plant native shrubs, weed out the invasives, and pick up trash along the shoreline at our sites adjacent to Arrowhead Marsh in East... More >

Community Leader Golden Gate Audubon Society (0 reviews)

Interest Areas: Animals, Environment Great for: Kids, Teens, 55+, Groups Posted: 8/24/11

01/08/2013 - 01/31/2013

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service & JAYCEES

Join The JAYCEES of Kent County in Rhode Island as the continue to pay Honor to the Life and Legacy of the late, beloved, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Create and activate a great project idea... More >

Kent County JAYCEES (United States Junior... (1 reviews)

Interest Areas: Community, Race & Ethnicity Great for: Kids, Teens, 55+, Groups Posted: 1/18/10

Martin Luther King Day: WALK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE! 1/16/12

Today, over forty years after the civil rights movement, the majority of people in the African (Black) community still do not have the basic necessities of life. Join us this Martin Luther King... More >

Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles (0 reviews)

Interest Areas: Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Race & Ethnicity Great for: Kids, Teens, 55+, Groups Posted: 1/6/12

Computer Coach / Instructor at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Make a difference in someone's life!!! Share your technology skills by tutoring adult learners that read or write below the 9th grade level. Teach them to use the Internet, e-mail and literacy... More >

Community Leader San Jose Public Library (2 reviews)

Interest Areas: Community, Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy Posted: 1/3/12

Martin Luther King Homework Help Center - Columbus Metropolitan Library

The Homework Help Center offers Columbus area students assistance in completing homework assignments. This program offers help to students K-12 in understanding instructions, completing assignments... More >

Community Leader Columbus Metropolitan Library NE (1 reviews)

Interest Areas: Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy Great for: 55+, Groups Posted: 8/22/11

MLK Center Kids Against Hunger Project

The Rock Island Martin Luther King Community Center, Kids Against Hunger of the Quad Cities, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) are partnering on a new project, beginning 1/18/10. Kids... More >

Community Leader RSVP OF Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (0 reviews)

Interest Areas: Community, Hunger, Seniors Great for: 55+, Groups Posted: 9/26/11

 

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