Volunteers sought for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Volunteer Central Oregon announced that sign-ups are now open for the region’s 9th annual MLK Day of Service as part of the national holiday honoring Dr. King’s legacy.
On Monday, January 15th, 2018, volunteers across Central Oregon – and the country – will paint walls, clean buildings, mentor children, serve meals, create Valentine cards for hospitalized veterans, and provide a number of other services for their communities in one tremendous day of giving back.
Over the past eight years, over 2,000 volunteers have served on MLK Day in Central Oregon, contributing to over 6,000 hours of service.
“Knowing that there is a wide community of people volunteering their time at the same moment as we were was very inspiring to think about!” Said Kirsten, a volunteer group leader from Cascade Crest Transitions, about her MLK Day experience.
Camp Fire Central Oregon will be returning to host a volunteer project, crafting valentine cards for hospitalized veterans. “We love the opportunity to provide a family-friendly project that aligns so well with Camp Fire’s mission to foster–in even the youngest child–a commitment to service.” Shared Kecia Kubota, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Executive Director.
Volunteers of all ages are invited to sign-up. Team sign-ups for organizations, clubs, and businesses are encouraged. Sign-up for MLK Day service projects today at VolunteerCentralOregon.org.
About Volunteer Central Oregon: Volunteer Central Oregon, an initiative of Better Together, connects volunteers of all ages with one-time and ongoing opportunities to serve communities in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, with an emphasis on volunteer service for and by youth. Over 150 community organizations post over 350 distinct and varied volunteer opportunities on the website: volunteercentraloregon.org.
