Volunteers may participate locally as a part of the MLK Day of Service
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service marks the beginning of the year of service as millions of Americans honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by contributing their time, voice and money to improve their communities. Join the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley and activists around in the country in meaningful volunteer activities and service projects to advance Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community through volunteerism on January 16, 2012.
“As the need for service continues to grow, today we honor Dr. King by giving back and making an impact on our local communities,” said Lauren Finke, the Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley. “Today and throughout the year, we are seeing Americans using the power of service to make a real difference in our local communities.”
Many organizations are using MLK Day as a springboard for service throughout the year. “Because of the economic downturn, needs in our community are particularly great right now. Addressing the challenge of mobilizing people and resources to solve community problems will take a sustained effort, and we hope many who are volunteering will make an ongoing commitment to serve throughout the year,” said Finke.
The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley works to promote and support effective volunteerism; to serve as the resource and coordination center for volunteers and a catalyst in building coalitions and community partnerships.
Please contact Lauren Finke at the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley to express interest in participating. To secure additional volunteer opportunities call the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at 272-2087. The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley offers over 170 local volunteer opportunities from nearly 80 nonprofit agencies. Volunteer opportunities may also be accessed at www.vccv.org or volunteer.truist.com/vcocv/volunteer/.
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