How to volunteer during Martin Luther King Day Jr. weekend in Philadelphia

Fun fact: Philly is the birthplace of the MLK Day of Service, which began 30 years ago, and the city's event is billed as the biggest in the U.S.

Driving the news: The theme for Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is the commitment to civil rights through education and equity.

• The region's volunteering hub is Temple University, which will hold an event from 8am-1pm on Monday, featuring service projects, workshops and a kids' carnival in Pearson/McGonigle Hall.
• Pro tip: Register for specific service projects and activities.

What else: There are also tons of volunteer opportunities, as well as other things to do across the city:

• 🌳 Philly's parks and recreation centers on Monday feature cleanups, donation drives and activities.
• 🏛️ The African American Museum throughout the weekend will have film screenings and art-making.
• 🎻 The Philly Orchestra has a free tribute concert on Monday at 3pm in Marian Anderson Hall.
• 📜 The National Constitution Center will offer free admission and programming on Monday.
• 🗣️ A reciting of King's "I Have a Dream Speech" will take place at the Bell Tower on Temple's campus at 11:45am on Monday.

👉 Go deeper: Check the Global Citizen website for a big list of volunteer opportunities throughout the region.