The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. While Dr. King believed the Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action.
MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. For nearly 30 years, the MLK Day of Service has grown, and its impact has increased as more Americans embraced the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving communities.
The MLK Day of Service is Monday, Jan. 15. You and your partners are encouraged to host, partner, and engage in service on this day and the days surrounding.
Visit AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay to find all you need to take action:
Looking for a way to participate?
Follow the digital conversation about MLKDay and the days leading up to it on AmeriCorps’ Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn. Don’t forget to follow the #MLKDay hashtag.
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November 2023-January 2024
Thank you for helping to make the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service a success. In this toolkit, you will find helpful tips and guidance that you can use for your organization or personal channels.
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AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency invests in grants for local nonprofit, community, tribal, and state organizations; places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers.
Kick of MLK Day with us by posting one of the graphics below. Don't forget to share the "I served" badges at the end of the day.
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Join us in honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., by taking part in the National Day of Service. Let's unite, serve, and transform our communities together! We can build the #BelovedCommunity by rolling up our sleeves and serving alongside friends, neighbors, and strangers alike.
Learn more about MLK Day and how you can get involved at AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay #MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #MLKDayofService
Build the Beloved Community
Looking for a meaningful way to start the new year? Honor Dr. King’s legacy of bringing communities together through service. Whether it's a small or big act of kindness, it has the power to unite people, stand together against hate, build bridges, and heal divides. Join hands and find exciting volunteer opportunities this MLK Day at AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay. Together, let's make a difference and transform our communities through service.
Find volunteer opportunities this MLK Day at AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay.
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #MLKDayofService
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MLK Day Legacy
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Ways to Serve
Find volunteer opportunities: AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps
Why Serve?
Honor Dr. King's legacy and help create the Beloved Community by volunteering this MLK Day. Through service and volunteerism, we have the power to build more equitable and just communities to underpin racial equity, expand civic opportunities, and foster respect for individual differences.
Find volunteer opportunities at AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay
I Served
Post this badge and share what inspired you to help build Dr. King's Beloved Community to your feed or story. Be sure to tag us, @AmeriCorps, and @TheKingCenter. You can also share your service experience stories and reflections at AmeriCorps.gov/ShareYourStory
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #IServed
Monday, Jan. 15 and beyond
Thank You
Hit share to pass on the gratitude and find ways to unite, serve, and transform your community all year long at AmeriCorps.gov/Serve.
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #IServed
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📢Save the Date! Join us on Monday, Jan. 15, to celebrate #MLKDay and honor the legacy of Dr. King by #Volunteering. Let's build the #BelovedCommunity by rolling up our sleeves and serving together with friends, neighbors, and strangers alike. Learn more: AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay.
Build the Beloved Community
Start the new year off right by building the #BelovedCommunity that honors Dr. King's legacy of unity and service. Join the movement and find #MLKDay opportunities to serve your community at AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay. Let's make #MLKDay2024 a day of meaningful action!
I Will Serve
How will you honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy this #MLKDay?
Join us, @AmeriCorps & @TheKingCenter to unite as a nation in service to others! Tweet this badge if you're in & tag your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to take action with you. #UnitedWeServe
MLK Day Legacy
On #MLKDay, honor Dr. King's legacy by creating a more just and equitable society. Service can bridge divides that might otherwise exist. When we help others in need, we begin to see each other's humanity and put aside differences. Volunteer: AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay #MLKDay2024
Ways to Serve
Serve on #MLKDay to build a #BelovedCommunity. Whether it's organizing a neighborhood cleanup or helping at a local shelter, volunteering gives communities across the nation a way to build bridges and break down barriers. Learn more: AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay #MLKDay2024
Why Serve?
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." As Dr. King said, we all have the power to lift each other up. Volunteer this #MLKDay to build more equitable and just communities and foster respect for individual differences: AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay #MLKDay2024
I Served
📢Calling all who took action this #MLKDay📢
Post this badge and share what inspired you to help build Dr. King's #BelovedCommunity. Have more to say? Share your #MLKDay2024 story, memory, or moment: AmeriCorps.gov/ShareYourStory #IServed
Monday, Jan. 15 and beyond
Thank You
Thank you to all who served this #MLKDay2024 by uniting as a nation for good. You helped communities stand against hate, build bridges, and heal divides. #Repost to share the gratitude and find more ways to serve via @AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps.gov/Serve
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Mark your calendars! 📅
MLK Day 2024 is coming up on Monday, Jan. 15, and we hope you can join us in committing to unite, serve, and transform our communities. Let's honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by coming together to build the Beloved Community. Be sure to follow @AmeriCorps to learn more about how you can volunteer this January.
Don't forget to use the hashtags 🏷️ #MLKDayOfService #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps to spread the word and inspire others to join us this January.
Build the Beloved Community
🎉 Kick off the new year by honoring Dr. King’s legacy to unite, serve, and transform communities through service.
🤝 Because any act of service, big or small, has the power to bring communities together, help others stand together against hate, build bridges, and heal divides.
💙Join us to build a Beloved Community in 2024!
Follow @AmeriCorps and use the 🔗 #LinkInBio to discover volunteer opportunities this #MLKDay.
🏷️#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #MLKDayofService
I Will Serve
Commit to #DoGood this MLK Day. Unite with thousands of Americans from all walks of life to build bridges, break down barriers, and reveal our common humanity through volunteering.
Don’t know where to start? Follow @AmeriCorps to find inspiration!
🏷️ #MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #MLKDayofService
MLK Day Legacy
On #MLKDay, honor Dr. King's legacy by working towards creating a more just and equitable society where everyone is valued and respected through service. Service can help bring people together and bridge divides that may otherwise exist. When we help others in need, we can begin to see each other's humanity and put aside our differences. So, let’s all volunteer to create lasting change in our communities. Follow @AmeriCorps to find out how you can join. Let's make a difference together!
🏷️ #MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #MLKDayofService
Ways to Serve
Serve on MLK Day to help build Dr. King’s Beloved Community. Whether it's organizing a neighborhood cleanup or helping at a local shelter, volunteering gives communities across the nation a way to build bridges and break down barriers.
Follow @AmeriCorps to find inspiration.
🏷️#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps
Why Serve?
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve."
As Dr. King said, we all have the power to lift each other up. Volunteer this MLK Day to build more equitable and just communities and foster respect for individual differences.
Follow @AmeriCorps to find out how you can participate.
🏷️#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps
I Served
We want to hear your #MLKDay story! 📢
Post this badge and share what inspired you to help build Dr. King's Beloved Community. Follow @AmeriCorps for other ways to share your MLK Day stories and reflections, plus opportunities to step up and show up for your community year-round.
Monday, Jan. 15 and beyond
Thank You
Thank you to all who joined us, @AmeriCorps, and @TheKingCenter to serve this #MLKDay2024 by uniting as a nation for good. You helped communities stand against hate, build bridges, and heal divides. Follow @AmeriCorps and check out their 🔗 #LinkInBio to find ways to unite, serve, and transform your community all year long.
Monday, Jan. 15 and beyond
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Save the Date! 📅 | MLK Day 2024 l Monday, Jan. 15
Join us in honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and make a positive impact on your community by participating in the National Day of Service. By rolling up our sleeves and serving alongside coworkers, friends, neighbors, and strangers alike, we can build a #BelovedCommunity that is stronger, more resilient, and more connected.
Visit AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay to learn more about how you and your team can get involved and make a difference in your local communities.
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #MLKDayofService
Build the Beloved Community
Start the new year on the right foot by honoring Dr. King's legacy and building the Beloved Community in 2024. Any act of service, big or small, can bring communities together, help others stand against hate, build bridges, and heal divides. Let's unite, serve, and transform our communities through service and make 2024 a year of unity and kindness.
Volunteer this MLK Day: AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #MLKDayofService
I Will Serve
How will you honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy on MLK Day 2024? Join us, @AmeriCorps, and @TheKingCenter to unite as a nation in service to others! Share this badge if you're in and tag your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to take action with you. Visit AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay for more.
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #MLKDayofService
MLK Day Legacy
On #MLKDay, honor Dr. King's legacy by working towards creating a more just and equitable society where everyone is valued and respected through service. Service can help bring people together and bridge divides that may otherwise exist. When we help others in need, we can begin to see each other's humanity and put aside our differences.
Volunteer to create lasting change in our communities: AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #MLKDayOfService
Ways to Serve
Serve on MLK Day to help build Dr. King’s Beloved Community. Whether it's gathering a group for a neighborhood cleanup or helping at a local shelter, volunteering gives communities across the nation a way to build bridges and break down barriers.
Find volunteer opportunities: AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps
Why Serve?
For nearly 30 years, the MLK Day of Service and its impact increased as more Americans embraced the idea of taking an active role in improving communities where we live, work, and play.
Honor Dr. King's legacy and help create the Beloved Community by volunteering this MLK Day. Through service and volunteerism, we have the power to build more equitable and just communities to underpin racial equity, expand civic opportunities, and foster respect for individual differences.
Find volunteer opportunities at AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps
I Served
📢Calling all who took action this MLK Day📢
Post this badge and share what inspired you to help build Dr. King's Beloved Community to your feed or story. Be sure to tag us, @AmeriCorps, and @TheKingCenter. You can also share your service experience stories and reflections at AmeriCorps.gov/ShareYourStory
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #IServed
Monday, Jan. 15 and beyond
Thank You
Thank you to all who joined us, @AmeriCorps, and @TheKingCenter to serve this MLK Day by uniting as a nation for good. You helped communities stand against hate, build bridges, and heal divides.
Hit share to pass on the gratitude and find ways to unite, serve, and transform your community all year long at AmeriCorps.gov/Serve.
#MLKDay2024 #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #AmeriCorps #IServed
Monday, Jan. 15 and beyond
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MLK Day of Service 2024 X Chat
Description
AmeriCorps and the King Center are co-hosting an X Chat to amplify the following three messages to the general public:
Tune in and Participate
Tune in to the X Chat by following the hashtag #MLKDay24Chat and the handles @AmeriCorps and @TheKingCenter on Twitter. Please email socialmedia@americorps.gov to RSVP and receive the prepared chat questions and instructions. You can also join the chat in real time on Friday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. ET.
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Please share with your networks that you are participating. We've provided assets including social media copy and graphics for you to use, below in the first tab. Please make sure you share the date, time and hashtag with your followers.
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Friday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. ET
@AmeriCorps + @TheKingCenter
Would you like to participate in the MLK Day X Chat? Please email socialmedia@americorps.gov to RSVP.
Do you have additional questions? Please email socialmedia@americorps.gov and we will respond ASAP.
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MLK Day X Chat
01-12-2024 03:00pm (America/New York)
Join our X Chat on Friday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. RSVP and get instructions at socialmedia@americorps.gov
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We’re joining @AmeriCorps and @TheKingCenter to discuss how we can honor Dr. King's legacy by working toward a more just and equitable society where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of race, religion, or background. Find out how Americans can bridge divides, heal wounds, and create lasting change in our communities through service this #MLKDay.
Tune in by following #MLKDay24Chat and @AmeriCorps on X and learn more: Bit.ly/MLKDay24Chat.
#MLKDay24Chat #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #XChat #Event
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🚨#MLKDay24Chat🚨Friday, Jan. 12 | 3 p.m. ET
We're joining @AmeriCorps + @TheKingCenter to discuss how we can honor Dr. King's legacy and create lasting change in our communities through #Service this #MLKDay. #Repost if you’re in and learn more: Bit.ly/MLKDay24Chat.
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🚨 MLK Day X Chat 🚨 Friday, Jan. 12 | 3 p.m. ET
We’re joining @AmeriCorps + @TheKingCenter to discuss how we can honor Dr. King's legacy, bridge divides, heal wounds, and create lasting change in our communities this MLK Day. Double tap if you’re in, and tune in by following #MLKDay24Chat and @AmeriCorps on X.
#MLKDay24Chat #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #XChat #Event
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Follow @AmeriCorps on X to tune in and learn more: Bit.ly/MLKDay24Chat
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🚨 MLK Day X Chat 🚨 Friday, Jan. 12 | 3 p.m. ET
Whether it's discovering their passion, forging new networking opportunities, or gaining real-life experience, national service and volunteerism can help kickstart your professional career. Find out how you can transform your community and your life through volunteerism this MLK Day of Service.
Join @AmeriCorps and @The-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Center-for-Nonviolent-Social-Change (The King Center) on X to learn more. Tune in by following @AmeriCorps and #MLKDay24Chat on X: Bit.ly/MLKDay24Chat
#MLKDay24Chat #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity #XChat #Event
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