Check-in begins at 10:30

Program begins at 11:00

Pittsburg State University Campus Activities Center is proud to host the third annual campus wide MLK Day of Service! This one-day service event encourages students and organizations to give back to the local Pittsburg community. Service projects will occur outdoors and indoors, with jobs including cleaning, organizing, food pantry work, packaging, and more. The day will begin with a brief Kickoff Event at check-in and a moment of silence for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who championed service and leadership throughout his life's work. We want to encourage our students and staff participating to consider this day of service "A Day On, Not A Day Off!". From the wise words of MLK, we call upon Pitt State to engage in public service and promote social change for the betterment of our community. Each attendee will receive a takeaway and breakfast!

STUDENT VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SIGN UP HERE!

Generic Information:

• Specific addresses, tasks, team members, and volunteer time are visible on the sign-in form (linked above). A hard copy will also be provided at the Kickoff Event.
• Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty or ripping and closed-toed shoes.
• Dress in layers. It could be cold when you start working and warm by the time you finish. If inclement weather occurs, you will be notified of an alternate plan.
• If you have any questions, problems, or concerns, please call Bailey Talkington with Campus Activities at 620-437-7095.
• If you have an immediate emergency, call 911.

Check-In Information:

• Everyone should bring their physical Pitt State ID card to swipe in during check-in. Campus Activities will also check people in via the Event Pass located on the CORQ app.
• Each person will get breakfast and a takeaway item.
• Gloves will be offered.

By checking in, students are agreeing to the following:

ASSUMPTION OF RISK POLICY FOR MLK DAY OF SERVICE 2026:

I understand that the MLK Day of Service is a service project scheduled to take place on Monday, January 19, 2026, and that my participation in the MLK Day of Service involves certain risks regardless of the precautions taken by Pittsburg State University and the volunteer site leaders. Some bodily injuries are possible. Specific risks/hazards involved include but are not limited to the following:1. Traveling to and from and performing service projects at various sites in and around the Pittsburg area.2. The use of small equipment, hand tools, or basic chemicals (paints, cleaning supplies, etc.)3. Activities involving moderate physical exertion such as shoveling, sweeping, scrubbing, etc.4. The potential for allergens to be present at job sites.The likelihood of such injuries may be reduced by adhering to safety rules or procedures, which include but are not limited to the following:1. Stay with your group at all times.2. Refrain from the use of large equipment or power tools.3. Follow the instructions given by site leaders. Promptly notify the Associate Director for Campus Activities of any dangerous or potentially hazardous conditions of which you become aware during the event, including tasks that you feel uncomfortable to perform safely for any reason.5. If there is a situation that needs immediate medical attention or an emergency response, please call 911 before notifying the Associate Director for Campus Activities or anybody else.As consideration for being permitted by Pittsburg State University, the State of Kansas ("State"), Crawford County (the "County"), to participate in these activities, I forever release Pittsburg State University, the State, the County, any MLK Day of Service affiliated organization, and their respective directors, volunteers, agents, contractors, and representatives (collectively "Releasees") from any and all actions, claims, or demands, that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives now have, or may have in the future, for injury, death, or property damage, related to (i) my participation in these activities, (ii) the negligence or other acts, whether directly connected to these activities or not and however caused, by any Releasee, or (iii) the condition of the premises where these activities occur, whether or not I am then participating in the activities. I also agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse, and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of any Releasee in connection with any of the matters covered by the foregoing release.Finally, I have read the agreement and have willingly signed this form for the considerations expressed and with a full understanding of its purpose. Participants by signing confirm that they are eighteen (18) years of age or older and competent to execute this agreement. The recording of my Pittsburg State University ID card serves in place of my signature. Hosted by: Office of Campus Activities & the Overman Student Center, Service and Civic Engagement Additional Information can be found at: https://pittstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11904402