Make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day One of Service to Others
The dedication and determination of one man in service to others is still an inspiration decades later as communities join together to give back in his honor. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s unabounding bravery and conscience devotion to equality left a legacy that encourages volunteers to this very day. Get inspired with these five service ideas and celebrate MLK, Jr. in service this Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.2. Serve from School - Are you a teacher? Room parent? Educator? If school is in session, make a point to honor MLK, Jr.'s legacy with simple service projects in the classroom. Encourage students to bring canned goods to class for donating a local food bank. Or take one lesson plan's time to make cards to troops abroad, for local civic leaders, or for children in a nearby shelter.
3. Give Back with Your Family - Joining in service with your family instills values and creates lifelong memories which strengthen your family bonds. From something as simple as baking cookies for your local fire station or combining allowances to make a charitable donation to a cause your family chooses, there are lots of meaningful ways to give back together. Find more ideas in Volunteering Your Family Hobby
4. Connect With Your Community - Reasearch local organizations or touch base with your city government and find out what city-wide events are being held in honor of Dr. King. Attend with friends or family, or volunteer to help put them on.
5. Start a Dialogue - Immerse yourself in what MLK, Jr. stood for by reading and talking about his legacy; taken action with service and scout out new resources like those from MLKDay.gov. You can search for volunteer opportunities near you, read about the history of the man who inspired millions, and plan your own ways to give back in his honor.
