Volunteer for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Please register in advance for MLK Day volunteer activities

When you go to the form, use the three tabs at the top to select off-campus, on-campus, or remote. Then select your preferred volunteer opportunity. Please sign up as early as possible!

Please note that Henry Ford College will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which makes it easier for staff, faculty, and students to participate in the Day of Service!

HFC and the University of Michigan-Dearborn will celebrate the 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – “A Day On, Not a Day Off!” – by giving back to the community on Monday, January 19. Times vary based on which project you choose.

The MLK Day of Service is a one-day outreach activity that commemorates the philosophy and legacy of the late renowned civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the official national holiday, inaugurated in 1986 after President Ronald Reagan signed it into law in 1983, following years of advocacy by civil rights activists.

This event is a collaborative effort between HFC and UM-Dearborn. Students, faculty, and staff from both institutions will volunteer to help local agencies with various projects.

Opportunities are available in-person on the UM-Dearborn campus, in-person at various local agencies in Metro Detroit, or you can complete remote projects from your home.

Option 1: Off-campus service opportunities

In-person volunteer options:

• 7:00 a.m. to noon: Corner Shower & Laundry (1950 Trumbull #31/405 in Detroit)
• 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.: Gleaners Southwest Food Pantry (21405 Trolley Industrial Dr. in Taylor)
• 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Eternal Light (5752 N. Telegraph in Dearborn Heights)
• 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit (16121 Reckinger Rd. in Dearborn)
• Noon to 2:00 p.m.: Leveling the Playing Field (3183 Meldrum St. in Detroit)
• Noon to 3:00 p.m.: Auntie Na’s Village (12028 Yellowstone St. in Detroit)

Option 2: On-campus service opportunities at UM-Dearborn

Please check in at Kochoff Hall in the James C. Renick University Center to register for various in-person volunteer options on the UM-Dearborn campus. Parking is free in lots off Evergreen:

• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Hygiene Kits with Dearborn Support
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Project Sunshine
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Doggie Toy Making
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Civil Rights Movement Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon (at UM-Dearborn's Mardigian Library)
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: T-shirts to Tote Bags! Up-cycling for Sustainability
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Kids Zone! Kids’ Food Basket and Bookmark Making
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Bear Hug Detroit
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: No Sew Blankets
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Plastic Mat Making
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Knitting and Crochet Group
• 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Student Food Pantry

Option 3: Remote service opportunities

The following service opportunities can be completed at your home. You will need to provide any necessary materials for these activities:

• Creating greeting cards
• Creating bookmarks
• Assembling chew-toys for dogs
• Making fleece blankets
• Decorating brown lunch bags for children

Whichever activity you choose, directions will be sent to you as the Day of Service approaches.

Join us and make a difference on MLK Day!

For questions or more information, contact Kayla Collins at krcollins3@hfcc.edu.