Martin Luther King Jr.
Week of Service
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., we have organized several exciting volunteer opportunities from January 20-24, 2026!
About MLK Week of Service
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19th, we are organizing several volunteer opportunities from January 20-24, 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a transformative civil rights leader whose vision and voice inspired millions. What better way to carry on his legacy than by serving your local community? These volunteer events would be ideal for corporate team building or anyone seeking to make a difference during this holiday week.
Current Opportunities
Book-in-a-Bag
Tuesday, January 20 | 10AM
Help assemble Book-in-a-Bags featuring books on the Civil Rights movement.
Kit Build
Thursday, January 22 | 10AM
Join us to assemble Winter Kits and First Aid Kits for our nonprofit partner, Keys to Change.
Hygiene Kit Build
Friday, January 23 | 10AM
Help create Hygiene Kits for our nonprofit partner, Gervonni Cares.
Gifts-in-Kind Fair
Saturday, January 24 | 8AM
Come together at the ToolBank to set up for a gifts-in-kind fair supporting grassroots nonprofits.
Get Involved and Stay Engaged
Get involved in your community.
Volunteer
Check out other volunteer opportunities. Get involved as an individual or as a team!
View Images
Check out our photo album to see community members participating in past events.
Questions?
Please reach out with any questions to United Way’s Volunteer Engagement team at volunteer@vsuw.org.
