The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s MLK Week celebration will feature week-long opportunities for service, education and conversation.  

The university will honor the legacy of the iconic civil rights leader with a series of community service and service events Jan. 23-27. This year’s theme is “The fierce urgency of now.” The celebration will offer events for students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the Lincoln community.   

Huskers are invited to volunteer throughout the week, starting on Jan. 23. Volunteers can register online.

“This year, we are partnering with five nonprofits that are providing students, staff and faculty with service opportunities. Each day will feature a different nonprofit organization that individuals can volunteer at between 10 a.m. and noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.” said Andrew Brown, assistant director of community engagement and sub-committee chair for the Week of Service, MLK Week committee. 

Volunteer Opportunities

  Jan. 23 | 10 a.m. to noon 

• Tabitha Nursing Home 

• Huskers will have the opportunity to deliver food to seniors located throughout Lincoln.  

• Located: Tabitha Nursing Home

Jan. 24 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

• Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach 

• Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a food pantry and distribute food to community members.  

• Located: Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach

Jan. 25 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

• United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County 

• Volunteers will have the opportunity to assemble hunger kits filled with rice, beans and parsley.  

• Located: Nebraska Union Centennial Room 

Jan. 26 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  

• Food Bank of Lincoln  

• Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize food and distribute food to community members.  

• Located: Food Bank of Lincoln

Jan. 27 | 10 a.m. to noon 

• Center For People in Need 

• Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a food pantry and assist individuals with navigating the center.  

• Located: Center for People in Need

Non-Profit Networking Opportunities

(all events will be in Nebraska Union)

Jan. 23 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

• History Nebraska 

• College Possible Omaha

Jan. 24 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

• Girl Scouts of Nebraska 

• Lincoln Community Learning Centers

Jan. 25 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lincoln 

• Lincoln Literacy

Jan. 26 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

• Family Services Lincoln 

• Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska

Jan. 27 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

• Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County 

• CASA for Lancaster County

“Community service and advocacy are cornerstones of the life and legacy of Dr. King. Our week of service is designed to coordinate action in improving our community, increase our engagement in citizenship and to make our communities more equitable and reflective of the Beloved Community” said Nkenge Friday, chair of the MLK Week committee and senior assistant vice chancellor. 

Learn more information about MLK Week of Service and volunteer opportunities.