MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Below are some volunteer opportunities that the Spartan community can get involved with this MLK Day: 

 

Events:

 

Ongoing, 9 am - 3 pm: Tri County Office on Aging

Home Delivered Meals Driver
https://uwscmi.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=239419

Clothing Closet Volunteer - Afternoon Shift
https://uwscmi.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=819077

 

Ongoing: Cafeteria Attendant for Cristo Rey Community Center

https://uwscmi.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=766805

 

Ongoing: Loaves and Fishes

Donations Needed, Loaves and Fishes Wishlist
https://loavesandfisheslansing.org/wish-list/

Loaves and Fishes Ministries - dinner provider, evening, and yard & maintenance volunteer positions.
https://loavesandfisheslansing.org/volunteer-opportunities/

 

Now - January 15th, 2024: Hats Scarves and Gloves Needed!

https://www.volunteermichigan.org/need/detail/?need_id=881426

 

Now - January 16th, 2024: 8 Mile Warehouse food distribution

https://www.volunteermichigan.org/need/detail/?need_id=881452

 

Sunday, January 7th: Save Our Children 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

Global event - can participate from Lansing area
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/save-our-children-1m-5k-10k-131-262-save-2-tickets-747991682257?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

 

Feb 27th, 2024: Michigan Presidential Primary

Michigan registered voters can sign up in advance to work as a poll worker for the 2024 Presidential Primary.
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/pollworker

 

Organizations to volunteer with:

 

Equiduct

Help mentor Lansing area youth to help kids build skills to achieve long-term life goals. This new non-profit was started as an MSU RSO last year & works to direct dedicated student volunteers to address inequality in educational communities & empower them to make a difference within their community.
https://www.equiduct.org/

 

City of Lansing

https://www.downtownlansing.org/volunteer/

 

City of East Lansing

https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/1616/Volunteer

 

Allen Neighborhood Center

https://allenneighborhoodcenter.org/volunteer-2/

 

The Fledge (some of these events are protests/involved in local political issues)

https://thefledge.com/get-involved/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3424294014466530

 

Women’s Center of Greater Lansing

https://lansingwomen.org/volunteer-internships/

 

Heart to Heart Hospice

https://hearttohearthospice.com/our-difference/volunteering-heart-to-heart-hospice/