University Calendar
Martin Luther King Day of Service
All students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Center for Student Involvement Volunteer Resource Center and Office for Service Learning and Community Engagement as we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King through a day of service. The theme for this year is: "Social Justice through feeding and clothing the needy, housing the less fortunate, and educating the next generation."
What to Expect
The day begins with breakfast and registration at 8:45 a.m., at the Student Center Ballrooms. (You'll want to get there on time to make sure you get your choice service activity.) After registration period, we will have a video clip followed by a faculty speaker who will expound on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King. And following the morning activities, all volunteers for the day will depart for various service activities.
For more information, please contact:
Volunteer Resource Center Coordinator
Courtney Moore
Phone: 973-655-5318 or email: volunteer@mail.montclair.edu
Service Sites
On Campus:
- Sandwich Making (MSU)
Volunteers will make sandwiches for Eva’s Village and Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless on campus. The Sandwiches will help to feed clients of the two organizations. - Literacy Boards (MSU)
Volunteers will create literacy board for students in the Newark School District. A literacy board is an activity that students can use to match their letters and get familiar with the alphabet. - Crocheting for Seniors (MSU)
Volunteers have the opportunity to crochet a lap blanket for senior citizens in a local senior home. Lap blankets will help to keep seniors warm over the winter. Don’t worry, there will be experienced "crocheters" to lead the way!
Carpooling (with limited spots):
- St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen (Newark, NJ)
Volunteers will volunteer at a local Newark soup kitchen. This opportunity is a carpooling option. - YMCA (Montclair, NJ)
Volunteers will have a day of fun with children from YMCA. Children will come ready for games and activities related to Martin Luther King.
Bus Options:
- Canterbury Village (West Orange, NJ)
Volunteers have the opportunity to socialize with senior citizens of Canterbury Village. Volunteers will participate in activities such as board games, cards, checkers, and even teaching seniors how to use the computer or text message. - Neighbor to Neighbor (Bloomfield, NJ)
Volunteers have the opportunity to socialize with the seniors of Neighbor to Neighbor while instructing them about healthy eating and living. There will be a a yoga and light stretching portion of the service. - Montclair Fire Department (Montclair, NJ)
Volunteers have the opportunity to canvass neighborhoods of Montclair for fire safety. Volunteers will hand out bags with fire detectors and pamphlets, and also take addresses of families that need fire safety supplies. - Boys & Girls Club (Clifton, NJ)
Volunteers will have a day of fun with children from Boys and Girls Club. Children will come ready for games and activities related to Martin Luther King.