MLK Day of Service and Leadership
Watch Kayla Laws' (English and Africana Studies '24) experience of the 29th GW MLK Day of Service and Leadership.
MLK Day of Service and Leadership is on
January 18th, 2025!
Register as an Individual or as a Group!
Dr. King recognized the power of service. He famously said, "Everyone can be great because everybody can serve." GW’s MLK Day of Service and Leadership is a day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a day of service, workshops, and reflection.
This day of service is a unique opportunity for hundreds of GW students, faculty, staff, alumni, and DC community members to strengthen their service values, create positive and impactful contributions to our communities, and commit to continuing acts of service as exemplified by Dr. King.
Register now as an individual or a group to secure your spot! Registration closes Sunday, January 12th, 2025.
Schedule At-A-Glance
10:00 am - 10:45am: Check In
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Opening Program & Keynote
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: Lunch & Travel to Site
12:45 pm – 3:45 pm: Service
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm: Reflection & Closing Out
Would you like to serve as a student leader for the MLK Day of Service and Leadership?
Past projects include...
Social justice and anti-racism workshops.
Cleaning, painting, and organizing classrooms.
Transcribing historical documents.
Packing safe sex and harm reduction kits.
Museum cleanup and outdoor beautification.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
- Will lunch be provided?
Yes, lunch will be provided. It will be a boxed lunch with meat, vegan, and gluten-free options.
- What do I need to bring?
Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants that can get dirty. Bring a reusable water bottle and any personal items needed for a full-day event (e.g. weather appropriate gear, personal medication).
- Can I transport myself to the service project / can I leave early?
Transportation by bus will be provided for participants serving off-campus. We strongly encourage you to use the transportation provided for safety reasons and to stay the entire time to ensure the completion of the projects our community partners have asked us to complete.
If you need to transport yourself or leave early, we will ask that you sign a Self-Transportation Waiver. Please email [email protected] if you need one in advance or on the day of the event you can ask your service site leader for a physical copy.
- How do I know what service project or workshop group I’m in?
You will receive email communications leading up to the event from your service site group leader and the MLK DoS team. These communications will have your service site assignment.
Additionally, when you check in on the morning of the event, you will get a personalized nametag with your group assignment details on it.- Who do I talk to about special accommodations?
Email [email protected] if you will need any accommodations to participate in this event.
2024 Recap
In 2024, GW's 29th annual MLK Day of Service and Leadership event was held on Monday, January 15th. This day was “a day on, not a day off” for participants. The day began at 11:00 a.m. in Lisner Auditorium with an opening program on the values of Dr. King and a panel on the importance of voting. Over 300+ GW students, faculty, staff, alumni and DC community members served contributing a total of 1,360 service hours!
Read more about the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2024 here
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected].
MLK Day of Service and Leadership is sponsored by the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement & Public Service, with support from the Multicultural Services Center and the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement.