#MLK Day 2023 - USC - Volunteer for climate justice at the L.A. Coliseum

MLK Day is a great opportunity for individuals, families, groups, and friends looking to serve the community on this national holiday.
At the LA Memorial Coliseum in 1964, Dr. King passionately and persuasively addressed 15,000 Angelenos on the issues of race relations and human dignity. In 2023, L.A. Works will continue our long tradition of honoring Dr. King’s legacy by empowering Angelenos to take collective action in the fight for food and climate justice. While the root cause is systemic white supremacy, the symptoms are that Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low income people have access to the unhealthiest foods and are bearing a disproportionate impact from climate disruptions.
In addition to eco-action volunteer stations, the day will include a vegan food festival and nonprofit fair, as well as a panel discussion on environmental racism.
MLK Day of Service’s success is truly dependent on the enthusiasm and respect of our volunteers. We’re looking for individuals who enjoy participating in hands-on projects, learning from every experience, and being a part of a movement of action-oriented changemakers.

WHERE: The L.A. Coliseum
WHEN: Monday, January 16th, 2023, from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS FOR THE DAY:

• Build planters that will serve school programs and youth centers in South LA.
• Enjoy an interactive booth to make a Tree Planting pledge, connecting you with organizations that do the planting.
• FAVE Family Zone: Volunteer in the Wildflower Sowing Family Zone project to build native plant awareness for all ages.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Get ready to get your steps in! Please wear comfy shoes and be prepared to be on your feet for most of the day.
• Vegan food will be provided to all participants.
• This is hands-on building and gardening, so wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in and that you don't mind getting dirty.
• Feel free to bring a personal K-N95 quality mask or masks that you find comfortable to wear for long durations, as appropriate for our Covid-19 protocols *Please see below.

WANT TO SIGN UP? Please click on the SIGN-UP button below.

MINOR VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers who are under age 13 must be accompanied by a guardian or adult to participate. Select the “Sign Up as a Team” option below to sign up any minor volunteers.

COVID-19 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: As a reminder, the safety of our community is of utmost importance and so L.A. Works strongly encourages all who are eligible to be vaccinated and boosted. MLK Day of Service is an outside-only event and masks will be strongly encouraged. We are continuing to monitor, follow, and at times exceed the COVID safety guidelines of Los Angeles County. We will inform you before the event if masking, proof of vaccination, and/or a negative Covid test within 48 hrs are required for the safety of all involved.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, USC Marshall School of Business! Our generous sponsors also include: Albertson’s, California Volunteers, Canadian Consulate, Cohn Reznick, EYRC Architecture, Kaiser Permanente, KCET, LA Tourism, LISTOS, Los Angeles Football Club, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Magazine, Lucas Museum, NBCUniversal, Target, University of LaVerne, and Wescom Foundation.