The Athens-Clarke County Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is just around the corner and registration is open for volunteers.
This year’s event will take place on Monday, January 15. Athens-Clarke County is one of thousands of cities across the country that dedicates the day to service in honor of Dr. King’s legacy. The day of service is a way to continue his work of community activism and promote peace and equality.
The kick-off celebration will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lay Park Gymnasium. The first 400 volunteers to register at the event will receive a free t-shirt. Light refreshments will also be served.
Volunteers can choose from a variety of service projects hosted by local organizations, schools, and churches. Some of the projects that are currently in need of volunteers include the Athens Area Homeless Shelter, the Brooklyn Cemetery, Nuci’s Space, and more.
Online registration will close on Friday, January 12. However, there will be limited walk-up registration available at the kick-off event. Click here to register to volunteer.
This article was created using assistive AI technology.
