At Volunteer New York! we believe that harnessing people power through volunteerism and civic engagement can help us tackle big challenges. Listen and Learn represents a key aspect of civic engagement, namely, an individual's ability to stay informed, think critically, and educate themselves before acting.

This MLK weekend, there are many opportunities to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy, and ways you can create the world he envisioned.

Local MLK Community Events

Listen & Learn

The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester
Saturday, January 14th at 9:30 AM
Ages: 10+

22nd Annual MLK Legacy Youth Awards
African American Men of Westchester
Monday, January 16th at 11:30 AM
All ages

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 39th Interfaith Commemorative Service
Nyack NAACP
Monday, January 16th at 2 PM
All ages

NYICFF Celebrating Black Stories
Jacob Burns Film Center
Monday, January 16th at 2 PM
Ages: 9+
Cost: $9-16 per person

1st Annual Yorktown Keeping the Dream
Alliance for Safe Kids
Monday, January 16th at 3 PM
All ages

13th Annual “Unity Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. King”
Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center
Monday, January 16th at 3 PM
All ages
Cost: $25 (suggested donation)

36th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration
Nepperhan Community Center of Yonkers
Tuesday, January 17th at 6 PM
All ages
Cost: $35 per person

Volunteer

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Painting Project
LIFE Progressive Services Group
Monday, January 16th at 10 AM
Ages: 21+

Winter Warmth Clothing Drive for New Rochelle Teens
City of New Rochelle & The Sharing Shelf
Starting Tuesday, January 10th
Ages: 18+

It Starts with Me MLK Day Campaign
Feeding Westchester
Starting Monday, January 16th
All ages

Winter Warmth Clothing Drive Setup Volunteers
City of New Rochelle & The Sharing Shelf
Monday, January 30th at 3 PM
Ages: 18+

Winter Warmth Clothing Drive Shopping Volunteers
City of New Rochelle & The Sharing Shelf
Tuesday, January 31st at 8:30 AM, 10:45 AM & 1 PM
Ages: 18+