My Sister’s Closet of Monroe County
Martin Luther King, Jr. 40 Days of Peace Volunteer Opportunities
January 20th, 2026 – February 28, 2026
“Ensuring Continued Workforce Support for Women Overcoming Poverty”
- Individuals and Groups are welcome (ages 16+)
- Minors ages 10-15 can volunteer with supervision by an adult volunteer
- 40 Days of Peace Volunteer Opportunities (scheduled separately from this) are available January 20th, 2026 – February 28th, 2026
My Sister’s Closet of Monroe County is a non-profit organization established to build a stronger community and promote economic self-sufficiency. We accomplish this mission by providing women with professional support services & tools for success.
During this coming MLK season’s 40 Days of Peace, My Sister’s Closet will host multiple volunteer opportunities. These will help ensure our organization’s continued ability to provide essential tools and resources to low-income women looking for employment. The ultimate objective of these efforts will be to provide vulnerable populations with the ability to:
1) Improve their family’s economic status and,
2) increase the future positive outcomes for their children.
Volunteer opportunities could include:
1) Site Cleaning.
2) Shoe and purse shining.
3) Donation sorting.
4) Seasonal relocation of donations.
5) Data Entry.
6) Tagging.
7) Maintenance.
8) Organizing specialty areas for client services.
9) Shelf assembly.
10) Ready-2-Work – Video training & development for client programming. (For mentors and client service advocates).
When volunteering during the 40 Days of Peace, we would like you to reflect on the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- How do we all experience peace when we are concerned about the well-being of others?
- How helping others become successful, independent citizens proves Dr. King’s proposition that “Everybody can be great because everyone can serve.”
Covid-19 Safety Measurements at My Sister’s Closet include:
- Electrostatic HVAC Filter – Kills Viruses, Bacteria, Mold … etc. 24/7 every few minutes
- Face masks optional.
For groups and individuals interested in participating, the following dates are available (with a minimum 2-hour increments).
MLK's 40 Days of Peace
January 20th, 2026– February 28th, 2026
Tuesdays – Fridays: 10:00 am – 6 pm; Saturdays: 10:00 am – 4 pm
Individuals and Groups (contact us during store hours to schedule 812-333-7710)
DAY OF YOUR SHIFT:
Please check in with an MSC Team member at the front desk upon entering the store, letting them know that you are volunteering for the MLK Day of Service (or 40 Days of Peace). (Feel free to wait for others, if part of a team).
Log-in to Civic Champs when ready to begin your shift to record your time.
Volunteers may be INSIDE and OUTSIDE during their shift. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, suitable for a professional place of business (no cut-off shorts, dresses, or clothing that is full of holes or frayed). Shoes should be closed-toed, as you may be moving around store fixtures and bins, etc.
Please contact the store at 812-333-7710 with any concerns on the day of your shift.
For any questions or concerns related to My Sister's Closet MLK Day of Service and 40 Days of Peace, please get in touch with My Sister's Closet at info@sisterscloset.org or call 812-333-7710 during business hours.
