Elon invited to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through service opportunities

Members of the university community will have options to give back during the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Kernodle Center for Civic Life is collaborating with campus partners to offer multiple community service opportunities Jan. 16-19 to commemorate the life and legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Contact Kyle Anderson in the Kernodle Center at kanderson52@elon.edu with any questions.

Events

American Red Cross Blood Drive
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life

Wednesday, Jan. 17, from noon to 6 p.m. in Alumni Gym
Activity: donate blood as part of the MLK January blood drive

Click here to sign-up for a time slot.
Audience: staff, faculty, and students


Year of Service/Gap Year Panel
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, Peace Corp Prep Program, and Student Professional Development Center

Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Moseley Center 215

Activity: Looking to do something meaningful after you graduate but are not quite sure yet what you want to do? Consider a gap year program. Ask questions and hear more from representatives from Elon’s Year of Service Fellows Program, the Peace Corps Prep Program, N.C. Campus Engagement/AmeriCorps VISTA and Teach for America.

Click here to RSVP

Audience: students


Volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life

Thursday, Jan. 18, from 2:45 to 6:15 p.m.

Activity: Volunteer with The Salvation Army of Alamance County Boys & Girls Club after-school program.

Click here to register. Spots are limited.

Audience: students


Tour of the African-American Cultural Arts and History Center
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life and CREDE

Friday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon

Activity: join for a guided tour of the African-American Cultural Arts and History Center in Burlington.

Click here to register. Spots are limited. Transportation is provided from campus.

Audience: staff, faculty, and students