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To sign up, click here to Reserve Your Spot: Montgomery County's MLK Day of Service 2024
On Monday, January 15th, Montgomery County will celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. We will join with thousands of Americans across the country who will celebrate the national holiday honoring the life and work of Dr. King by doing service in their communities.
Montgomery County's main service event will take place again this year at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center. The event will include service projects and a volunteer fair from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, doors open at noon.
Service projects include the following family friendly activities:
- Assembling Bags of Hope and Cups of Cheer for community members in need
- Assembling "Snow Day" boxes with Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors
- Constructing craft kits for children in hospitals
- Recycled coasters for local senior centers
- Assembling hygiene kits and snack bags with Ayuda
- Decorating favor bags and keychains with Pop for a Cause
- and more!
You may not sign up for any particular project ahead of time.
Details:
- Check in starts at 11:30 AM and will take place on the upper and lower level near the Grand Ballroom
- Please follow signs to park at the North Bethesda Metro - parking is free on this Federal holiday. Use the walkway under Rockville Pike to get to the Marriott
- Students can pick up SSL forms at the MCVC/MCPS Table at the end of the event.
- This event will occur rain or shine (or snow!) unless a state of emergency is declared and we are asked to stay off of roads. Check this page for updates.
We look forward to seeing you on Monday, January 16!
CLICK HERE to SIGN UP!
Want to get in the mood?? Check out this one-minute video from 2019!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S5QSj9kQJM&feature=youtu.be
SSL hours are available. Students will earn 2 SSL hours for their time served.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
By responding to this opportunity, you are pledging to continue to complete acts of service in the spirit of Dr. King.
