(Photo above: MLK Day Volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul Crook County | by Volunteer Connect)
Over 170 volunteers came out for the seventh annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service to contribute more than 500 hours of service. Nonprofits across Central Oregon in Bend, Prineville and Redmond hosted 15 projects for volunteers to help paint, build, arrange flowers, craft valentines, make dog beds and more.
Volunteer Connect organizes the holiday event. “We are honored to facilitate this event and are always so proud that members of our community volunteer on MLK Day,” said Katya Spiecker, Volunteer Connect’s program coordinator. “Empowering individuals to make a difference while supporting nonprofits and their missions is what this day is all about.”
The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is the only federal holiday observed as a day of service — a “day on, not a day off.” Over the past seven years, more than 1,900 volunteers in Central Oregon have donated their time to local nonprofits on MLK Day.
Volunteering Year Round
Volunteer Connect encourages the public and those who volunteered on MLK Day to contribute to their communities throughout the year. With over 300 volunteer opportunities on its website from 150 partner nonprofits, there are plenty of ways to get involved and give back year round.
Volunteer Connect Mission
Volunteer Connect links community members with rewarding volunteer opportunities to enhance Central Oregon. It partners with non-profit and public organizations to recruit and connect volunteers, matching volunteer interests and skills with community needs.
