A Different Day of Service
Don’t let a pandemic stop you from participating in the MLK Day of Service. Need ideas? Here’s how.
On January 18, millions of people will take part in the MLK Day of Service. In a non-pandemic world, neighbors and community members come together to identity and take part in important service opportunities. It is an uplifting time because people are energized when they are engaged in activities that will enhance their own communities.
However, this year is different because of the pandemic. Now, the prescribed response is “stay home and stay safe.” Therefore, find ways to participate from home. First, be creative. Second, persevere. It can be done! For example, kids can participate in food, clothing, toy, and animal shelter donations. There are many other ways to engage at home. For instance, support your favorite volunteer organization. Here are some examples:
- Be an ambassador. Find an organization that supports community goals. Offer to call on its behalf. Share or make social media posts that amplify their messaging.
- Clear out your closets. Hold a “sidewalk sale.” You can donate the profits to the organization.
- Offer to take an elderly neighbor her mail.
Share your thoughts about community service. What will you be doing it on the MLK Day of Service? What are your ideas?
MLK Day ON Not OFF: Everyone Can Serve
Here’s a bit of good news: On the third Monday of every January, our nation celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. and the many contributions he made to our world. To honor him, we hold the National Day of Service. People want to be engaged. A simple Google search of the term “National Day of Service” reveals more than 4.5 million hits. This coming Monday, January 18, is the 26th annual National Day of Service.
Everyone can participate in what’s also known as MLK’s Day ON not OFF. Everyone is welcome! It is a matter of choice: will you participate in an effort that will support or enhance the community you live in? How will you? What are your ideas? Continue reading “MLK Day ON Not OFF: Everyone Can Serve”