MLK Jr. Days of Service | Clay and Debbie Jones Center for Leadership and Service

Join us for our annual MLK Jr. Days of Service beginning on January 25 to February 5, 2021! This series embodies the importance of living out the legacy of Dr. King by volunteering and supporting our community. Volunteers will depart to various service sites in the Greater Knoxville area in either a Morning or Afternoon session to serve, reflect on the meaning of Dr. King’s legacy and make meaningful connections with nonprofits in our area. Historically, this event has been held in one day, but given the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 we have decided to split our service up over the course of two weeks to better serve students and the community alike.

Click here to sign up for MLK Jr. Days of Service

Frequently Asked Questions

I registered for the MLK Jr. Days of Service, but I can no longer attend. What should I do?

If you sign up for a service slot and you are unable to attend the 2021 MLK Jr. Days of Service, please remove your sign-up from the SignUpGenius link at least 72 hours prior to your service day. Cancellations made after this date will not be accepted and students will be charged a $20 program fee. For more information, please our cancellation/no-show hold policy.

How will I get to the service site on the day of the event?

Don’t worry about not having transportation, we’ve got it covered! All students will be transported to their service site by van or bus. Faculty and staff are asked to provide their own transportation.

What precautions are being taken in light of the COVID-19 pandemic?

We have expanded what is usually a day of service into two weeks of service in order to accommodate as many students and serve as many facets of our community as possible. As per university guidelines: masks will be required, transportation vehicles will operate at half capacity, and all service opportunities will either be outside or will have space to spread out and properly distance.

Can I get service hours for participating in the MLK Jr. Day of Service?

Yes! All students will receive 2 hours of community service that can logged through our office.

Can I bring friends or family members to serve with me during one of the MLK Days of Service?

No. Unfortunately, we are only able to accommodate those with a UT NetID at this time.