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2 people are interested
2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Nature Walk Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Local residents are invited to participate in the casual, family-friendly walk for reflection and to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy of peaceful demonstrations. The walk will take place on a paved trail and is appropriate for walkers of all ages and abilities. The 1.5-mile nature walk will begin at 1 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Square Park, a Kansas City, Mo., park. And conclude at the Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64130 Kansas City, Mo. Walkers are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for outdoor weather, including hats and gloves. Participants are welcome to stay for refreshments and view the African American Inventors and Innovators Exhibit at the Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center. Parking is available at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Square Park and a shuttle will be provided from the Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center to Marin Luther King, Jr., Square Park after the walk.
Monday Jan., 16th from 1-4pm
** Volunteers are needed to run the registration tables and help the event run smoothly.
You can also sign up to volunteer through this link
https://kansascityymca.volunteermatters.org/volunteer/sign-up/2333
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About YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Location:
3100 Broadway, Suite 1020, Kansas City, MO 64111, US
Mission Statement
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being.
Description
Values. Mission. Strength.
Values-based, mission-driven and totally focused on building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. We serve more than 200,000 individuals and families in the metro area. Our locations serve a diverse membership with a mix of programs including Health & Fitness, Aquatics, Sports, Summer Day Camps, Enrichment Programs, Child Care and Adaptive Programs.
Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
Every day, every program, every relationship is an opportunity to practice the YMCA's four core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. From child care and youth sports to SilverSneakers fitness programs for active older adults, from youth leadership development to partnering with local companies for work-based wellness programs, we are intent on building spirit-mind-body connections.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center3700 Blue PkwyKansas City, MO 64130
DATE POSTED
January 11, 2017
SKILLS
- Networking
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 3 hours
- Where Clothing Appropriate For the Weather Outside