A DAY ‘ON’ NOT A DAY ‘OFF’

Since 1995, the annual observance of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday has been formally recognized as a National Day of Service. Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?

In honor of Dr. King, Rising Tide invites you to make a positive impact on our community through volunteerism.

In his famous 1968 sermon, The Drum Major Instinct, Dr. King said, “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve… You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

Taking the first step to finding a volunteer opportunity can seem daunting. There is so much need, both near and far, and now more than ever. 

This year, we’re connecting you with Volunteer Maine. “Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, builds capacity and sustainability in Maine’s volunteer sector by funding service programs, developing volunteer managers and service-learning practitioners, raising awareness of the scope and the impact of the volunteer sector, and encouraging an ethic of service.” Their mission is to “foster and inspire community service and volunteerism to address critical needs in the State of Maine.” Their vision is “vibrant, productive communities with involved, responsible citizens.”

Their “Serve in Maine” page a fantastic resource for volunteer opportunities of all kinds, right in here in Maine. 

Please share this with your friends and family and encourage their service as well. Giving back doesn’t only help those in need, it feels good too! 

THE DRUM MAJOR INSTINCT, FULL SERMON, MLK, JR. | 4 FEBRUARY 1968

ALL MONTH!