About
MLK Day of Service is the second large day of service that the Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement offers throughout the year. It is an easy way to volunteer in the community without having to volunteer on your own or navigate finding potential sites on your own. There are three parts of a day of service at ECU:
- Check-In & Kick-off with Keynote Speaker in MCSC Blackbox Theater (9:00-10:00 AM)
- Service at various locations (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - two hours)
- Reflection & Closing in MCSC Blackbox Theater (1:00-2:00 PM)
You should register to attend the Check-In & Kick-off, ONE service site, and the Reflection & Closing.
Transportation to volunteer sites may or may not be provided, please read the details for each site before choosing a volunteer site. Some sites are on campus, others are within walking distance, some have transportation provided, and some you must drive yourself or carpool with a friend. Some sites have specific dress requirements, or a separate volunteer form or link that you must complete prior to the day of service.
Should you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Alex Dennis, Senior Assistant Director in CLCE - dennisa15@ecu.edu.
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Shifts (9)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check-In & Kick-off with Keynote | 9:00am (ET) | 10:00am (ET) | 501 East 10th Street Greenville, North Carolina 27858 MCSC Blackbox Theater | Everyone must register to attend the Kick-off and the Closing Reflection. Then choose ONE service site where you would like to volunteer. | 117/200 | Over |
| Aces for Autism | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 925 Conference Dr. Greenville, NC 27858 | Aces for Autism is a local non-profit that provides services for children with autism. Volunteers will be tasked with helping the staff take down holiday decorations along with creating some packets/materials for their clients. Volunteers should wear closed toed shoes and casual dress is fine. Transportation to this site will... | 10/10 | Over |
| Greenville Community Garden | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 209 Stancill Drive Greenville, North Carolina 27858 End of Stancil Drive on the Grid | Volunteers will help with weeding and planting/harvesting in the Greenville Community Garden and Orchards. Please dress accordingly! It will more than likely be cold so dress in layers, and wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. | 25/25 | Over |
| Greenville Montessori School | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 822 Laurie Ellis Road Winterville, NC 28590 | Volunteers will be helping with maintenance cleaning at our school campus. Projects would include deep cleaning of our main multi-purpose building (vacuuming, mopping, cleaning walls, windows) Outside projects (if weather allows) would include weeding in school garden and flower beds around our campus). Please wear comfy clothes for cleaning tasks,... | 12/12 | Over |
| Greenway Cleanup with Friends of Greenville Greenways (FROGGS) | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 501 East 10th Street Greenville, North Carolina 27858 | Volunteers will be picking up trash along the Greenville Greenway system on the GRID with the organization Friends of Greenville Greenways (FROGGS). Gloves, vests, and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers will meet in the CLCE office (MCSC 208) after the Kick-off event ends. Long pants and closed toed shoes... | 23/40 | Over |
| NC Support our Troops | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 501 East 10th Street Greenville, North Carolina 27858 | Volunteers will be making cards and letters that will be sent to active duty deployed troops. This service project will take place on campus, so no transportation is needed! Volunteers will meet in MCSC 249 after the kick-off ends in MCSC Black Box Theater. All needed materials will be provided. ... | 64/100 | Over |
| Rebuilding Together Pitt County | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 101 W. 14th St. Greenville, North Carolina 27858 | Rebuilding Together Pitt County is a non-profit that helps local people in need with light yard work and projects at their homes. Volunteers will be working at a local home and doing some light yard work. Volunteers will meet at the non-profits office on 14th St. but will be leaving... | 7/10 | Over |
| Ronald McDonald House | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 529 Moye Boulevard Greenville, North Carolina 27834 | The Ronald McDonald House serves children and their families who are receiving medical care at the hospital. Volunteers will be assisting with taking down holiday decorations, cleaning, and organizing. Volunteers should wear casual clothing that covers all areas, including stomach, back and chest, along with closed toed shoes. Transportation to... | 15/15 | Over |
| Reflection & Closing | 1:00pm (ET) | 2:00pm (ET) | 501 East 10th Street Greenville, North Carolina 27858 MCSC Blackbox Theater | All volunteers are expected to return for the Reflection & Closing session! T-shirts will be distributed at the close of reflection. | 124/200 | Over |
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