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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped to transform a nation by harnessing the assets of communities to confront the deep racial divisions of the time through non-violent direct action. His life and legacy continue to inspire us to act and be bold against injustice and to be inclusive in our words and deeds.
Through the 8th Annual MLK Day of Service, the University of La Verne seeks to not only recommit itself to its own mission, but also to invite students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to honor the legacy of service and community inspired Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On this page, there are various community organization options for you to volunteer. Please select ONE organization with whom you wish to volunteer.
MLK Day Legacy of Service Video
Schedule for Monday, January 21, 2019:
· 8:00am - Team leaders (faculty and staff) check-in at Leo's Den (first floor of Abraham Campus Center)
· 8:00am - Students check-in with their team leader(s) at the University Quad (You will receive a free-t-shirt, snacks and water)
· 9:00am - Opening program begins at the University Quad (Between Founder's Hall and Miller Hall)
· 9:30am - Volunteers are dismissed with team leaders to respective community sites (Transportation will be provided for sites not within walking distance of the University)
· 10:00am-12:00pm-Volunteers arrive to assigned community sites and engage in service
· 12:15pm-1:00pm - Volunteers depart from community sites back to Sneaky Park for lunch (Soul Food and cake)
· 12:15pm - 2:00pm-Closing program at Sneaky Park (Soul Food provided, Quilt Reflection Activity, cake to celebrate MLK's Birthday)
· 2:00pm - Adjourn
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Shifts (15)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Set-Up Crew | 7:00am (PT) | 9:30am (PT) | The Set-Up Crew will assist with the set-up of the day. Tasks include setting up t-shirts, snacks, signage, waiver stations, etc. (ONLY ADMIN/STAFF - NO STUDENTS) | 8/7 | Over |
Faculty/Staff Team Leader | 7:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Team Leaders will assist with leading a group of 6 to 15 students at their respective sites for a day of service to engage with our local community. A Team Leader's role is to take attendance, participate in service and guide the group throughout the day. | 10/8 | Over |
Student Team Leader | 7:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Student Leaders will assist with leading a group of 6 to 15 peers at their respective sites for a day of service to engage with our local community. A Student Leader's role is to support the Team Leader with taking attendance, participate in service and help guide group throughout the... | 7/7 | Over |
Amy's Farm | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Support a real working farm! Students will have the opportunity to work on a real working farm along side farmers. Learn from Amy's Farm farmers in the garden by accomplishing tasks such as weeding, thinning, harvesting, planting and detailing. | 14/15 | Over |
Cory's Kitchen Food Pantry | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Cory's Kitchen Food Pantry needs your support with sorting the produce, deli, dairy, cans, and checking expiration dates. Put together homeless toiletry bags and make doggie food bags for clients. | 11/10 | Over |
David and Margaret Youth and Family Services | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | David & Margaret van's are in urgent need of some love! Tasks will include washing and cleaning the vans, as well as provide support with the landscaping and store stocking and organizing | 10/10 | Over |
Foothill AIDS Project (FAP) | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Support the FAP Team with cleaning and organizing the records pantry. The records pantry houses old records, holiday decorations, and supplies for the fundraisers, mental health support groups, and housing department. Your support will help FAP run more effectively, save money, meet HIPAA regulations and the benefit extends to the... | 16/15 | Over |
Hillcrest Retirement Community | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Students will be making no-sew fleece blankets, alongside Hillcrest residents. These blankets will be donated to California's wildfire victims. | 15/15 | Over |
Huerta Del Valle (Ontario) | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Students will engage in the general maintenance of this local community garden. The activities include mulching, weeding, composting, planting and harvesting. | 27/45 | Over |
Peace & Carrots Community Garden | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Join the efforts of Peace & Carrots! Established in 2008, Peace & Carrots provides an opportunity for the community to come together to serve others. You will assist in the maintenance of the garden, which generates fresh produce for a local nonprofit food bank in Pomona. | 16/15 | Over |
Sowing Seeds For Life | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Support La Verne Families! Lend a hand to Sowing Seeds garden that supplies the La Verne Food Pantry families with fresh locally grown organic produce.Task include weeding, planting and general gardening. The garden is located on a hillside and students must wear closed-toe shoes and bring jackets and a hat. | 7/6 | Over |
SPARC Inc | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Engage with the senior residents at Copacabana Mobile Home Park! There will be stations set up around the Copacabana clubhouse for the seniors to participate and engage with volunteers in DIY projects such as creating succulent centerpieces, card making, BINGO, and a MLK remembrance station. | 10/10 | Over |
Unity Church of Pomona | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Unity Church of Pomona yard needs some attention. Tasks include clean up, pulling weeds, removing wall vines , outdoor painting and varnishing, touch up painting indoors and upkeep the potted plants. | 15/15 | Over |
UrbanMission Community Partners | 8:30am (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | UrbanMission's garden is growing! Be part of UrbanMission's South Pomona Community Garden expansion. | 17/15 | Over |
Break down | 1:00pm (PT) | 2:00pm (PT) | Will assist with break down, which would include collecting any signage or material left over from event and bringing it to the Hanawalt House. | 6/6 | Over |