MLK Day
Volunteering on MLK Day of Service is a great way to engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Whether you plan on cleaning up a public space, mentoring a young person, or assisting those who are food insecure, what you do makes a world of difference.
Future Events
Name of Event |
Date/Time |
Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Giving Tuesday | November 30, 2021 |
Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need. It takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is a day that encourages people to do good. |
| National Mentoring Month | January |
Mentorship is as the center of AmeriCorps service, bringing people together to improve lives and strengthen communities. National Mentoring Month is an annual campaign that aims to recruit volunteer mentors to help America’s youth achieve their full potential. With MENTOR: the National Mentoring Partnership, AmeriCorps is committed to raising awareness and sharing resources that support this important cause. Want to get involved? |
| MLK Day of Service | January 17, 2022 |
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make our communities more equitable and take action to build the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. Observed each year on the third Monday in January, MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service, and AmeriCorps has led this effort for the past quarter century. Find out more |
| National Service Recognition Day | April 2022 |
On National Service Recognition Day, thousands of local leaders across the country honor AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers by issuing official proclamations and taking to social media in a nationwide show of appreciation. |
| 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance | September 11, 2022 |
September 11th is Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance. On this day Americans across the country are called to volunteer in their local communities in tribute to the individuals lost and injured in the attacks, first responders, and the many who have risen in service to defend freedom. |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2022 |
On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served and those who continue to serve our country. Each year, AmeriCorps engages thousands of veterans in service and assist more than 500,000 veterans and military families. Our programs and members are committed to this mission and thank those who have served. |