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What does it take to volunteer on MLK Day?

2019 MLK Day volunteer opportunities taking place at Dominican College are family-friendly. Ages as young as 5 welcome to join with parent.

Join us at Dominican College in Rockland on Saturday, January 19 for a day of service in honor of Dr. King. Many opportunities are family-friendly and are great for group sign up!

Check it out at & register now: volunteernewyork.org/MLK


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"Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." -MLK

On Saturday, January 19, 2019 Volunteer New York! will host its 9th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Each year this community-wide action day brings together hundreds of local volunteers to serve as part of the National MLK Day of Service, which began in 1994 in honor of Dr. King’s legacy and passion for serving others.

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Rockland County was chosen as one of three community hubs where Volunteer New York!’s 2019 MLK Day of Service will take place. “Rockland is home to some of the most dedicated and impactful volunteers we know,” said Alisa H. Kesten, Volunteer New York! Executive Director. “We’re excited to be able to make it even easier for local residents to take action in Rockland on MLK Day.” Additional hubs include Elmsford, NY and New Rochelle, NY.

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